Inside View Headquarters emy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 AMA/Chartes H Grant Sch&arships year Academy provides scholarship awards approximately $20000 high-school graduates part AMA/Charles H Grant Scholarship Program several criteria used selection process include scholastic achievement modeling activity school/community activity addition Charles Grant awards three others Sig Memorial Scholarship Program provides awards based combination modeling achievement financial need Tom Hutchinson Memorial Scholarship provides awards modelers achievement Free Flight activity award provided Toledo Weak Signals presented top candidate AMA/Charles H Grant Scholarships Applications detailed information concerning awards may obtained contacting AMA Headquarters deadline submitting application April 30 1997 top award 1996 $7000 presented Katie Bosman Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin graduated honors Sturgeon Bay High School Currently attending University Wisconsin-Green Bay Katie pursuing Communications/Graphic Arts degree served awardwinning reporter graphic artist high school newspaper became co editor senior year Katies modeling career began during 4-H club activities 1987 built Comet J-3 Cub met members Bay Flyers Club contact resulted members teaching build fly design own models Bob Underwood Katie still builds competes Indoor Peanut Scale models also flies RC models Starting Goldberg Gentle Lady 1990 has built competed six other models building skills attention detail soon progressed point members club pressed service building repairing models Skip Miller F3B World Champ moved describe Nats competition model immaculate 1994 suggestion experienced competitors Katie attended Nats Though initially laughed thought participation such high level competition found herself 1994 Senior Two-Meter Sailplane champion addition flying Katie has provided written material Model Aviation column clubs monthly newsletter also helped design lighting system used night flying club Katie along friend/flying buddy making plans some day building flying own full-scale aircraft addition Charles H Grant award $7000 Katie received $3500 Weak Signals club monies generated through raffle prize drawings held during annual Toledo Expo Patrick Schuett Aurora Illinois garnered second-place Grant award $5000 high school starting member tennis team member National Honor Society Illinois StatePatrick Schuett Scholar addition being member two model clubs Patrick also president local aviation Explorer post February 1997 155 Katie Bosman Patrick introduced modeling age four flew first Control Line model soloed age five age eight entered first competition placed second Though has designed built flown various types model aircraft modeling career has centered Control Line specific passion lies Precision Aerobatics has competed Nats has placed high second age category Patrick states modeling has significant impact life teaching him lessons such sportsmanship physics provided much motivation career decision currently student University Illinois UrbanalChampaign pursuing career aeronautical engineering work experience has followed variety activities including being waiter paint clerk engineering company Currently working lab assistant Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory Mark Richmond Carmel Indiana received Charles H Grant award $2500 following graduation June 1996 School Engineering Purdue University now school home addition school activities Mark spent 12 hours week working dental assistant pediatric dentistry office time scholastic science club called Science Olympiad science club modeling skills played important role being 1993 national champion record holder engineering event Bridge Building Mark become 1996 national champion record holder Tower Building winning tower required supported 20 kilograms 44 pounds weighed slightly four grams Much Marks prowess scientific field direct result Indoor modeling experience addition Junior National Champion Intermediate Stick Easy B Hand Launch Stick Novice Pennyplane Pennyplane 1992 part FlB team Junior World Championships Lucenec Czechoslovakia finished eighth individual contributed team being bronze medalists Besides modeling science activities Mark enjoys tennis basketball fishing reading addition Grant Scholarship Scholarship committee awarded Hutchinson Scholarship amount $1000 outstanding Free Flight activity Michael Hudson York Pennsylvania received Charles Grant award $2500 Currently enrolled York College Pennsylvania pursuing engineering career During high school Michael engaged variety activities such marching symphonic band Physics Club History Club Science Olympiad Community activities included March Dimes Chain Reaction Council American Cancer Society Michael participates Engineering Practice Design Studio EPADS groups University level competitive level worked team design machine would fulfill specific task team finished first final event noncompetitive basis obtaining experience constructing apparatus vital new mechanical engineering curriculum team four individuals designing constructing 20-foot wind tunnel Michael currently finishing latest modeling project Ultra Sport 1000 Having taught numerous individuals fly experimenting aircraft designs has created desire obtain pilots license enhanced following first ride small aircraft during visit airport adjacent AMA property Muncie further desire put engineering education use model design Currently co-op work program may afford such opportunity model field Todd Ryan Pasco Washington received $2000 Sig Memorial Scholarship 1996 After graduating Columbia High School entered Oregon Institute Technology engaged studies become mechanical engineer high-school activities included basketball baseball Science Club Ecology representative Educational School District #143 work Community Help Organization Todd has member AMA since 1989 During period has accumulated 241 first place 167 second place 198 third place finishes control line competitive events has held numerous AMA records Profile Carrier 21 Sport Speed Formula 40 introduction flying came 1989 after working AMA Nats RC Pylon Under instruction father Curtiss Ryan learned fly Sig Skyray Todd joined newly formed club Columbia Basis Balsa Bashers 1995 elected president club also hosted portions 1995 Nats Academy salutes young people wishes well studies blished 1969 AMA Hall Fame honors men women have made significant contributions hobby/sport model aviation list members long distinguished others yet Hall worthy induction Any AMA member can submit Hall Fame nomination Consider nominating persons has positive impact some facet aeromodeling nomination form call write Mary Lou Vojslavek AMA Headquarters Deadline nominations March 31 1997 156 Model Aviation 4Michael Hudson Mark Richmond elected President organization thought job pretty well figured out 17 years AMA Executive Council split about evenly between Dist III VP EDP thinking knew what presidency involved also thought pretty good idea membership stood subjects would like see us go obvious members didnt agree everything majority same mind least what thought What didnt realize just much advice president received corners organization advice comes via forums sometimes letter phone call occasionally face face discussion member also takes forms Letters sometimes involve small pat back followed oh way sometimes start right out dummies solution obvious Phone calls usually involve some problem member having along plea help comes way should handled future have line Its obvious AMA should should quit doing 72?? time members agree completely Hmmmn what trick cant get 14 members EC agree completely very often someone out sure comment wet everybody agrees best situations face face situations vary scheduled appointment chance encounter Psst AMA s biggest problem what should everybody agrees formal meeting consultants members staff EC members reason face face best get discuss other sides issue fact everybody DOESNT agree seldom am able change mind someone obvious solution can usually least make aware other considerations Aeromodeling wonderful hobby wonderful things about wide range things can within hobby Activities range R/C Giant Scale racing its thousand dollar commitment team uniforms significant purses etc first time youngster throws paper airplane winds rubber model back yard whisper quiet indoor microfilm wild fury CL Combat flying scale models involving thousands hours slide together balsa glider Hard nosed competitors club member talks about model airplanes lot works hard club never gets around building flying model build dont fly Just fly dont build Some want latest turbines others want simplicity OldTimers have airshow team pilots closet modelers fly themselves short have Aeromodeling its glory diversity addition aeromodeling thing above seem have common belief some form organization necessary Most seem agree local club good idea some belong organization dedicated specific area interest within aeromodeling family surprising fact think national organization necessary just what organization should much difficult get agreement comes down determining what organization should spend its money attitude becomes universal Spend improving aspect aeromodeling important need Spending priorities among difficult things deal particularly discussions members faced having determine some spending priorities upcoming Executive Council meeting Last month related initial budget projected deficit some $1 70k finance committee has whittled g written have up $60k surplus Considering total budget $72 million isnt much room contingencies say nothing capital improvements becoming obvious something going have go going difficult give up some traditional funding programs order fund some programs EC feels necessary cost supplying absolutely necessary goes up availability funding other programs will drop trick coming agreement what absolutely necessary what necessary what desirable what beneficial Given diversity membership its easy task Any program absolutely necessary will looked determine its cost/benefit ratio Among programs coming under scrutiny will FAIinteruational aeromodeling traditional programs may have cut back order support generally beneficial programs Show Team support another interesting situation have staff Executive Council member proposals double support drop support entirely Its going interesting Oh ya average AMA member try benefit reminds three statisticians out target shooting first fired missed 3 ft left second fired missed 3 ft right third put gun away said BULLSEYE cant better . have sad note pass month Pete Sotich AMA President 1961/62 passed away Nov 5 heart attack Pete brother Charlie icons history AMA AMA better organization today result Petes efforts place its history assured heartfelt condolences go out family uary 1997 157 joyce Hager AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Did Know benefits being AMA member ability join local club receive assistance learning fly part group people have same interest approximately 2500 chartered clubsmore 50% membership belongs chartered club 3000 additional insurance certificates have issued various clubs Now sad note great ladies AMA no longer us years volunteer worker Nationals world championships trade shows special events So husband team worked behalf AMA membersthey also provided additional support financial backing Its fact five Life memberships family Besides paying such memberships themselves Bryant Ellaine Thompson signed up three granddaughter Cara Lee son Mark Marks wife Penny Bryant typically worked behind scenes Nats setting up equipment marking field layouts delivering materials supplies needed various events much Ellaine usually sold souvenirs helped PR assisted Nats HQ staff sometimes also worked together organizing conducting Nats hobby shop sales operation well qualified years ran own hobby shop Illinois very successful enterprise contrast hobby shops elsewhere struggled get Ellaine big factor success Ellaine always willing hard worker quiet dont rock boat spectatorshe often spoke mind AMA officers others saw heard things didnt like militant let people know things could done better knew what talking about wasnt bashful about During 1989 AerOlympics combined group world championships hosted simultaneously US Chesapeake Virginia souvenir sales operation Ellaine three women along Lillian Worth Jan Greenwood recorded highest-ever sales total AMA eventmore $18000 week About three years ago Ellaine diagnosed having leukemia problem went through ups downs disease got less prominent Eventually though disease prevailed Ellaine left us September 9 1996 women have important AMA model aviation contributing greatly growth progress Ellaine Thompson best Several years ago AMA instituted Introductory Pilot Program clubs use program developed non-AMA member may fly Chartered Club field receive member liability insurance protection long helshe flying under direct supervision clubdesignated Introductory Pilot nonAMA member will have same liability insurance coverage other AMA members receive solely under direct one-on-one supervision Intro Pilot period 30 consecutive days starting first session Pai-ticipation program one-time basis program covers training activities does constitute permission fly organized event AMA members clubs sanctioned otherwise 465 chartered clubs currently use program 1107 total intro pilots So know someone may interested learning fly contact club department AMA HQ find out what club near has either program like available Clubs key individuals having successful experiences bringing new members hobby Keep up good work attended Indoor World Championships Moscow Idaho past summer pleasure meeting new faces Following letter member Idaho club award AMA Awards Club Contests Events club looking making awards plaques event trophies little different try incorporating various AMA Awards supply catalog Over past few years have found AMA awards have provided members contestants quality memento various fun-fly Scale float flyers awards quality wood plaque nicely finished enriched engraved plate various AMA supply items provides good award club medallion series looks very good first second third-place awards Use AMA decal series something truly unique club function pilot recognition use AMA instrument coaster series allows outstanding award very much appreciated winning participants sometimes have 2-Bad award pilot very poor flying experience during Polar Bear Float Flyers Contests . large AMA decal downed plane seems go over very well though case CyA glue may required fly again Dig out current AMA catalog select new award series surprise club members contestants R Lynn Hendry Lewis Clark RC Model Club Lewiston ID Thanks Lynn suggestion hope other clubs will find information useful Model Aviation 4 U ezei h g isi ug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Femwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 very wealthy man once told never earn enough money live have learn live what earn AIVIA has same problem As writing budget 1997 has approved Executive Council next Council meeting November 16 1996 budget agenda process compile budget long hard am going give budget preparation schedule 1997 will note number people involved budget preparation process Following October 11 1996 meeting Ed McCollough worked independently budget After several phone calls budget ready submission Executive Council Members Executive Council have lot personal interests interests will have compromised year although strong differences have managed remain friends hope after budget meeting can say same am sure will Until later script The budget passed took long hours hard work smoke cleared wishes put hold some forwardlooking programs started opinion Executive Council whole has knowledge about budget often case real need money-making ideas work know ways not-for-profit organization can earn money please notify District Vice President Jersey/ New York/ Europe 1997 BUDGET SCHEDULE DATE Mid-June July 19 August 14 August 21 August 23 OPERATION Vicki creates budget spreadsheet prior years current years financial data along forecast remaining year current years budget also included comparison Vicki distributes budget worksheets managers Department operating budgets due Vicki consolidate Consolidated budget due Joyce Capital requests due Vicki Joyce Vicki met following managers August 26 300- 500 August 27 200- 400 400- 500 August 28 1000 1200 100- 300 August 29 830 1000 1000 1200 100- 300 300- 500 September 4 September 11 September 13 October 11 Maintenance Greg Chartrand Membership Colleen Pierce & Carl Maroney Special Services Carl Maroney Model Aviation Rob Kurek P/R Marketing Jay Mealy Computers David Norris & Greg Minch Museum Gary Prater Competition Steve Kaluf Operations/Admin Joyce & Vicki fill what left Consolidated capital requests due Joyce Revised operating capital budget due Joyce Budgets sent Finance Committee members FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING meeting lasted 800 am 700 pm Members committee follows Chairman Ed McCollough Doug Holland Russ Miller Charles Castaing Dave Brown Vicki Barkdull Joyce Hager also attendance Associate Vice Presidents Ray Jaschkue 59 Livingston Street St James NY 1 17e0 51e 8e2-55a9 Dave Babcock 445 Stoclntsn Street Highistows NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAC AFCENT CMR deS BOX 589 APO AE 09703 Wes De Coo es Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1 308 Vlncejuitano leShamrsckRoad Rocky Point NY 11778 George Buso 11 Maple Lane Hyde Park NY 12938 Adam Sattter dl Pesy Avenue Lethan NY 121102433 Dave Mathewson Boo 913 Camilius NY 13031 Bill POpibress 2 Hemlock Court Seugerties NY 12477 James M Lewis PO el Ogdenburg NY 13889-0081 Mitler PO Boo 335 Princeton Junction NJ 08950 Prequency Coordinator Los Seater 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135-9507 315 5953445 October 15Revised budget sent Finance Committee final approval Several telephone calls questions answers between Finance committee HQ October 31 Budget sent full council review November 16 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING Budget will discussed approved full council February 1997 159 District II column will return March Connecticut / Maine Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Maratona Mills MA 02648-1866 MASSCUP-MITCH LILY MEMORIAL Carlos Carla Serra Litewave couple has traveled just about Northeast contests Carlos tough never-say-die competitor Dick Faith Wails biplane Mike Cooper family Mike competing Intermediate class traveled way Pennsylvania flies Magnum Walt Johnson 1960 design Trophy Trainer Excellent profile model qualifies Classic event Rob Larson modified originalhis first full-blown Stunter Excellent workmanship Father-and-son team Dave Woody Midgley No contest can run good team behind-the scenes people L-R Rachel Doris Carville Dotty Cook Ann Carville Dave Cook L Assistant CD Dick Carville Dick Carville presents special award Dave Cook contribution world Stunt Dick Wails presents fourth-place Advanced plaque Joe Ortiz 160 Model Aviation Pennsylvania West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Couri Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 215 797-6597 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Donald Klopp 637 Hamilton Court Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-0129 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 513 435-9232 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Aerial Video Have ever wondered what pilot would see fly model aircraft districts fine modelers has solved question constructing model flying television station Roger Groves Jerusalem Ohio licensed amateur radio operator interest video transmission Over past three years has developed model will transmit television signal flight Transmission other amateurs has approximately 30 miles following specification give some insight Rogers aircraft MACATV television equipment Aircraft wingspan105 inches Weight28 lb PowerZenoah G38 two videos include B&W camera240-line resolution color camera440-line resolution transmitter 11/2 watts 43925 Mhz video produced MACATV very good have copy anyone interested can borrow Roger willing demonstrate operation within reasonable traveling distance home can contacted 37991 Skinner Grimes Road Jerusalem Ohio 43747 can also call between 5-9 pm 614 7572451 Thistledown Flyers AVP Joe Vislay provided following pictures attendees IMAA Fly-In Napoleon Ohio appears everyone enjoyed great meet SPARKS Pittsburghs South Park Club SPARKS held annual Giant Scale event Finleyville Airport Great weather newly paved runway lots hard work produced truly outstanding weekend event promises grow larger featured on-the-site hobby shop programs kids plus food other vendors range aircraft filled flight line varied Cubs Confederate Air Force B-29 flights announced Don Riggs local TV star Thanks go AVP John Hathaway report pictures uary 1997 161 Another photo MACATV Joe Turney AT-6 Harvey Wheeler Curtiss Robin Herbert Merel prepares J-3 Byron Gee Bee R-1 powered G-62 Norm Meeks Moon Township Roger Groves holds flying television station MACATV Larry Russeau Spacewalker B-29 powered four 05 70 Surpass engines Really sounded great did bomb drops runway Ron Saporito Warren Pennsylvania Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland/North Carolina / Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 919 441-5855 Fax 919 441-6554 Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Ct Raleigh NC 27613 Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Milibrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Road Chesapeake VA 23322 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Frequency Coordinator Paul Vacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 RC Contest Coordinator Dave Evans 6124 Apt E Lexington Court Virginia Beach VA 23464 Home Phone 804 523-5449 Results Special Election results special election show have elected Vice President District IV Thanks supported thanks evelyone voted election whether Bradat least took time vote AVP Program Located heading column names addresses Associate Vice Presidents District IV Starting next column AVPs will writing part column will contacting clubs area find out what doing will use information portion column Newsletter Editors am going compile list Newsletter Editors District hopes using medium source communication clubs members District IV past have tried use list Club Contact names part AMA Club listings Unfortunately does seem work very well would suggest club president review may have listed club contact person Advise will sending information through club comments suggestions reference AMA business Council actions District IV Fax have installed dedicated fax line can communicate 24hour basis fax number 919 441-6554 send fax please include fax telephone number reply District IV Officers present time will no change District officers will beholding mini district meetings district officers clubs area would like have 7 8 clubs area get together AVP area have mini district meeting talk about AMA get ideas suggestions will talking AVPs help program am sure would open suggestions may have good location meetings Are AMA know has sald before keep mind am represent YOU ARE THE AMA input ideas suggestions yes also complaints can make difference have complaint tell about itbut also offer suggestion better way Congratulations Congratulations members Norfolk Aeromodelers celebrating 50th year operation established 1946 club called Tidewater Gas Modelers back before World War II dont count years because name change now looking forward next 50 years Model Aviation ki 1 1 ie] t Alabama / Florida Georgia Mississippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone/FAX205 252-2654 AssocIate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewicz 3626 Ranchwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 WHihelmina Chihasz 2526 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 James M Edwards 600 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Palsy AL 36535 Karl Hensel 383 briarwood #42 Meridian MS 39305 Louise Izzo 296 Hentridge Way Wintereprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornles Dr N Charleston SC 2940S Chris Joiner 55 Lee Rd 238 Phenis City AL 36667 Or John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom MorrIs 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36256 Linda OHearn 3415 Maze Ln brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grove Slvd Panama City beach FL32405 George Perryman 3644 Lake Smyrna GA 30062 Frank Tiano 15300 Esiuncia Lane Went Palm Snack FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd Gainnsville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Mancheoter TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 666 Sos 10397 Psiardo Paerto Rico 00736 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd Inlerlachen FL 32146 Phone 804 664-2517 Aiken South Carolina other day snapped shot important flyers preparing start day flying 10th Annual Fall Fly-In Aiken RC Soc ARCS Included necessarily limited Cliff Ashley Bill Boynton Tom Conner Pete Griggs Randy McDowell Jim Ray Mel Sires William Tuxworth Vee Whatley Russell Young Jay Bilyeu Tag Godfry Matt McDowell Wayne Rickenbacker Warren Stanford Allan Wehman Jim Wright Bud Zobel appeared ball everybody looked happy Mel Sires Fly-In CD Vee Whatleys toy airplane has much fun playing original design 12 feet span 42 inch chord 42 square feet Vee told has 5 pounds lead front know calls BIG B look close can see baby BIG B next subject South Carolina may forgiven what Im going next Sam said OK Sam Contest Director prestigious Low Country RC Flyers Club Charleston South Carolina photo little bit dated taken annual club picnic April Dont ask April because wont get straight answer have new field Mullet Hall County Park runway 640 150 always mowed 100 acres fly-over locally regionally famous flyers Charleston LCRC Club Picnic John Rhodes Todd Turner Andy Mitchum Irv Schieiber Jim Palmer Mike Bright Chip Gibson Carroll Selander Larry Ledford Robert Johnson Clarence Glover Lawrence Lucas Paul Viette Hunter Henderlite Fred Howard Nelson Silver Bill Reid George Buckler Joe Valicenti Bill Shoemaker Basil Youngblood Gary Jarvis Ray Reed Howard Quillin Ken Hanjes Sam reports many family members also attended cannot give names because have picture Florida other day covered Radio Control Combat Contest Brandon below some friendly contestants allowed take picture show Including Lucien Miller Henry Burnside William Buruside Jason Burnside Troy Martin Wayne Smith Kathy Smith Bob Gerstein Bucky Gerstein above Lucien Miller again pretty wife Darla holding OS 15 powered original airplane RC Combat Last month big Fly-In Oneonta Alabama held March Dimes included giant scale models both AMA IMAA rules observed affair sponsored City Oneonta Birmingham Skyscrapers BAMA Flyers Bham RC Alabaster RC Clanton Cloud Climbers proceeds went March Dimes help prevent Birth Defects Some very large realistic models showed up Tom Pachetti above piecing together Gee Bee R- 1 model looks very real flys good looks Gee Bee way stands Granville Brothers little fat racers almost no rudder raced before wing flaps introduced pilots constrained land unbelievable speeds couple famous flyers including Lowell Bayles forfeited lives flying Gee Bees Janes Encyclopedia mentions Jimmy Doolittle won 1932 Thompson Trophy Race 2526 mph Gee Bee Pratt & Whitney 800 hp Wasp engine Janes described racing aircraft little huge engine fitted minimum airframe None historical reflection takes anything away Toms magnificent working model famous airplane 4February 1997 163 Shown above tents andsoforth put up conduct Oneonta Giant Scale whing-ding everybody good time U] 1 11 1 m Illinois Indians / Kentucky Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60658-3224 Home 708 457-0585 Fax 7081457-2177 E-Mail Internet sysbauer@charliecnsiiteds Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Dab & Scott JustIce 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761 -1 202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indlsns Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedlorci N 47421 -31 08 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr PR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Ken Booher 1018 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginsville MO 84037-1659 Eve 816 584-2481 MUNCIE IN Two clubs Club #3387 Muncie Controliners Club #1021 Indy Sportliners sponsored Mid-States Championships June 1996 Twelve events run International Aeromodeling Center busy two days Four pictures below small sample planes competing First pictured two Stunters two Scale ships Pictures courtesy J Griner CRYSTAL LAKE IN Club #259 Lake Shore RC Club 15 members participate building covering finishing installing radio Ikon Nwst Gee Bee Y project begun December 1995 first flight June 30 1996 Some participating members shown picture First row L R B Trapp B Garbarini D Bielick R Silver E Baneck D Green Second row L R C Marsh C Rothstein G Meyer L Orlowicz J Hennessy Looks like great job flies great too Picture information Rich Silver COUNTRY CLUB HILLS IL recent Sunday air wars reigned Club # 274 Suburban Aero Club held RC Combat contest fliers like compete motto Second place first loser 16 pilots competition during 12 heats plus final round 10 streamers got cut streamers 20-foot-long crepe paper Pictured combatants planes CHICAGO IL Club # 1392 Chicagoland Circle Cutters held spring 80 mph Combat event Pictured L R C Gay M Palermo chasing clouds away Nine-year-old Skyler Skelley dad Larry Nashville TN flew Chicago Duke Fox Memorial Combat Contest August above infortnation pictures Bud Bodzioch Model Aviation / Minnesota me Hass resident Drive MI QOUY8 510-6243 810 879-5522 Don Bentfield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Bill Millar 712 Grand Ave Patoskey Ml 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summarton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 IT IS WITH SAD HEART last colunm will writing VP District VII has enjoyable year wish other commitments like paying mortgage allowed continue hope will allowed serve AVP future enjoyable part being VP has meeting fellow modelers great group people Please PLEASE make sure community knows about rewards aeromodeling Give some stick time visitor field great sport Encourage others participate individuals clubs have invited welcomed fields events banquets please accept heartfelt thanks Speaking banquets just attended two great ones CARDs banquet Lansing MI superbly organized Dale Farlin Monty Thocker Toledo Weak Signals banquet Both wonderful events think Ohio should part District VII might able attend Weak Signals event next year Bert Kelly Frequency Coordinator eastern half district has moved warmer quarters profound thanks go Bert years service district Let indulge just moment lead picture number 3 son Christopher age 4 yours truly Chris Easy Fly 40 got fired going flying field some Christophers airplanes consisted 3 x 4 x 12 balsa block strip spruce wing pilot some kind engine glued front Chris never hesitant explain anyone well configuration would fly started building 40 Chris always participated gluing corrected failed use Z bend pliers called out instruction aileron hook up absolutely stitch see him proudly carry bird stage club meeting Youd have sworn going hit step chair bit hangar rash won prize evening Chris loves loops rolls working transmitter sitting between legs Number 2 son David after long hiatus back flying too Dave went flying trainer low wing sport Pattern plane week Thanks letting proud Papa Pictures will complete column Have great 1997 uary 1997 165 Flying Electrons jumpers arrive fly-in Pictured Ken Scarince Laurie Worth Tim Hamilton Steve Nellesen Greg Schultz Bill Sykes seated Minnesota State Fair 4-H Model Aviation Exhibit Ace Weeks Special bipe built Greg Schultz doesnt get better 4 year old Chris Hass Dad See text Pat Frederickson holding husband Lees G Shark prior starting 25th Anniversary Fly-In Kent Aero Modelers field western Ml La Crosse WI home new club Coulee Region Modelers Coulee old Indian word meaning hidden valley Part action Chesaning Area Modelers Chesaning Ml swap shop Benzie Area Rcers Thompsonville Ml hosted 43 aircraft fly-in Held conjunction balloon fest over 200 spectators saw Livingston County RC Club Howell Ml put four-hour show Larry McCartney presents raffle winner Tim Hewlett ready go airplane Part flight line Flying Electrons Menomonee Falls WI Charity Fly-In Don Finacane Arcadia WI sent pictures beautiful choppers 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 6th ring away Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126- SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 804 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John VeIls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2826 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234214 241-8492 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018817 467-9211 Louisiana must get rain week whole Central Texas area gets year went back New Orleans Ozone R/C Electric Fun-Fly past October did rain Something like 10 inches 24 hours intermittent showers throughout day Saturday yet least two models up worst am convinced Electric flying stay hear event drawing over 250 entries Keystone PA Electric Fly did 1996 its wake-up time everyone No longer should Electric event results go wanting individual heading folks have formed own SIG will surprised membership becomes largest entrants districts Bob Aberle partner Tom Hunt two young men gorgeous B-17 came New York Bonny Bill Jenkins Tennessee Exec VP Doug Holland came North Carolina mention few Having involved two-cycle engines life couldnt understand movement Electrics quite some time started hearing about lost flying sites due noise What really made wake up hearing areas noise-sensitive no allowed start engine country pretty large also becoming more congested Being able fly quietly infinitely better being able fly Think about new liability waiver Pylon Racing hammered out Contest Board Safety Committee NMPRA has brought letters phone calls ever before Since final form has voted yet 11/96 rumor has waiver will void regular AMA insurance What about agreeing sue participating sponsors event part Nothing else Regardless circumstances obeying AMA Safety Code etc etc waiver says will hold organizers sponsors contest directors AMA blameless Complaints about having wear safety gear just dont hold water speak have required other events years no ill effects extra eye shade needed protective headgear has expandable inner band will allow billed cap under high compliment due NMPRA safety committee its mature reasonable approach formulating sound solution problem threat its continued existence Tip Month base metal glow plugs platinum allergic aluminum much aluminum engines natural glow plug bombarded tiny particles aluminum running engine changes its setting no apparent reason could gradual erosion plugs element Try plug change before changing tricky needle settings 4166 Model Aviation 4Now full trim BB Webers fantastic B-29 requires 2 pilots trasnmitters perform functions drought broken wasnt kind big Bomber Field Fly-In last Sept Over 100 pilots brought 130 aircraft after 12 inches rain previous 4 days grounds wet spectators parked along both sides farm road mile either direction BB Weber appreciative such dedication admission free just some really BIG birds Russ Vice Pr PO Box Solen NO Days 701 445-,32 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Saline KS 67401 Jim Rlcketta 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 571 03-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Nebraska Grand Island Nebraska HiElyers Model Airplane Club Old-Timer Fun-fly Twentyeight old-timers pilots Signed up second annual HiElyers Meet devoted vintage aircraft high-wing trainers Wind rain spoiled originally designated date moved Fun-fly next SundaySeptember 22 1996 excellent turnout despite rain date HiFlyers intent hold Fall Old-Timers Meet year devoted vintage RC-assist aircraft Free Flight era pre-1950 high-wing trainers include high-wing trainers incentive newer fliers area participate since trainers have similar flight characteristics Old-Timers Just last years meet surprisingly large variety older aircraft included following owners flying QuakersJohn Anderson Hank Coons Jeremy Encinger Dick Hansen Matt Purdy Frank Webber Miss America PietenpolTed Hansen 1940 New RulerLee Machmuller PowerhouseBob McClure 1913 Etrich TaubeEd Conroy Custom Cavalier 60 TaylorcraftMark Bergt WACO Stearman biplane Scott Zimmerman Pacific AceGary Sandstead CumulusDon Hansen Old ReliableDick Bebrens fleetsterVerlon Goosic John Anderson built flying Quakers meet took orders build two will make numbers 11 12 coming out shop Anyone Old-Timer aircraft high-wing trainer welconie Hiflyers 1997 Old-Timer Fun-Fly will September 7 1997 700-foot grass field located 1221 South Shady Bend Road Grand Island Nebraska Gary Sandstead Club Secretary Love-Air KC Club registered another maingear landing hosting third annual IMAA Big Bird Rally during third weekend August Sixty-eight pilots Wyoming Nebraska New Mexico Indiana Colorado 109 planes visited Love-Air RICs field over two-day event Big Bird staff pleased see good contingent Albuquerque New Mexico fliers Jim Taffy Maddox won Jack Quinn modified ready fly Sr Cadet sent note . thank opportumty participate event first such event several respects loved Jim adds Well back pilots spectators staff built up some big numbers various departments During 14 hours official LMAA flying 238 ffights logged way calculate 238 flights works out average 2 3 planes air times during 14 hours flight addition 200 hamburgers 100 hot dogs 12 dozen donuts eaten 450 sodas 40 gallons free ice water consumed Saturdays flying ended informal BBQ field year staff stationed Air Bosses two runway access points air bosses integrated outbound traffic landing approachesgiving landings priority over outbound planes Walking along ramp could find models sizes designs including twins Dick Baldwins 11-foot Bellanca Air Bus Dick Snyders 14-foot 2X Sr Cadet took honors largest planes Multiengine aircraft included Vince Evans Part-a-Nava Don Parsons de Havilland Hornet Don Bottrans Junk Yard Dog JYD trimotor Various sizes models Extra 300s found also models older aircraft enjoyed watching Don Parson go through twin startup procedure same proven procedure wrote about some Model Aviation RC Scale articles January 1990 approximate Don summarized rally top 10-15% IMAA events USA . enjoyed event . well presented Interested Love-Air Activities Big Bird notes Visit web site http\\wwwpawneenetcomllarc/ See next year Gene Burmeister Secretary 970 223-6542 E-Mail sxgr26a@prodigycom February 1997 167 Powerhouse owned Bob McClure along Big Bee owned Leonard Psota Old Reliable owned Dick Behrens Miss America Pietenpol owned Ted Hansen 1940 New Ruler owned Lee Machmuller News Colorado future RC flier plans improvements would make Dick Snyders 2X Senior Cadets cabin Andy Simmering Greeley CO pulls some flightilne duty Arizona California Hawaii / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom httpl/wwwama-1 OconVama Darwin Barrie Scottsdale Arizona 602 946-8955 Don Goeschl Lancaster California 805 940-6066 Darlene Frederick Santa Rosa California 707 525-8815 Marc Karpowich Logan Utah 801 752-3639 Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California 408 463-0907 Dave Pinluv Las Vegas Nevada 702 656-1772 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Eloy Marez Santa Ana California 714 540-4935 See ant moeffis column additional AVPa Coordinators Thank Brian previous three District X columns Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California south San Jose graciously served guest columnist shared us experiences Associate Vice President District X challenges faced developing maintaining flying sites South Bay area am also sure aware Brian nominated earlier year position ALMA Executive Vice President offered leadership national organization accepting nomination mnning years election EVP As write months colunm annual balloting period days closing however time published election results will final sincerely hope AMA member exercised his/her right participate organization taking part selecting leaders wish 1996 J Livotto California Invitational Free Flight contest Oct 5-6 Lost Hills California once again site two days great FAI FF competition years event also marked momentous occasion wedding District Xs top world class competitors Pierre Brun Van Nuys California Pictured Pierre bride Sylvia Strawn Brun exchange wedding vows presence friends fellow free flighters back dropped picture perfect Lost Hills sunset District X extends congratulations best wishes Pierre Sylvia May life together always Good Air thank Brian Nelson wiliingness come forward offer time expertise leadership behalf 25000 AMA members District X wish thank years candidates giving themselves participating selection process As approach new year work developing preparing 1997 AMA National Aeromodeling Exhibition intensifying San Jose California surrounding South Bay area has chosen site 97 AMA Expo dates have set nine-day period starting Labor Day weekend August 30 through Sunday September 7 Seven local flying sites two full scale airports have identified venues dozen events will culminate weekend September 6-7 giant RC Air Show industry showcase Planned events include RC aerobatics both IMAC pattern helicopter fun fly/competition soaring RC Scale electric Control line Giant Scale racing warbird pylon racing quarter scale fly-in SAM old timer events Jet Rally lots general flying youth activities fun events get-togethers Bar-B-Qs fun whole family will lots time visit fellow modelers share ideas experiences well opportunities visit sites activities City Bay Over next several months will conducting series Town Hall meetings throughout District provide additional information regarding Expo opportunity discuss current aeromodeling organizational issues Mailings will made AMA chartered clubs meeting dates times locations will posted District X Web Page well District X column Till next time. Keepem safe Keepem flyn Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents District X attends 1996 Tournament Champions Oct 24-27 hosted Mr William G Bennett Sahara Hotel Casino Steve Stricker Baltimore Maryland 1996 TOC top points winner World Champion top photo features Steves 437% Extra 300S using 3W-i 60 4C engine 30-12 prop Dick Skoglund Lancaster California seen Sig Kadet Senior/Mooney Canyon Crosswinds Scale Fun Fly Castaic California Oct 5 Bill Cunningham L Chouteau Oklahoma fifth-place winner years Tournament Champions pictured receiving Bill Cunningham Perpetual Trophy Giant Scale Air Racing Association President David Bridi having won Unlimited Gold Class race 1996 GSARA season Central Valley RC Soaring Clubs 23rd Annual Fall Soaring Festival Oct 5-6 Visalia California . another great success best thermal duration events world Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56ih Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowsione Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincoti 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ci LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E#14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Gary Harris sent photo Ken Burdick teaching Cristine Rein control line flying Harvey Field Snohomish WA Sept model 15 size diesel combat ship Congratulations Paul Walker Paul inducted Control Line Precision Aerobatics Hall Fame year 84 94 won Nationals Walker Cup seven times second twice third once including run five straight wins 90 94 92 First World US team swept FAI finals summer Paul took second World Champs point Paul arguably greatest stunt flyer history sport North West Soaring Society 20th annual NWSS Tournament sod farm near Tn-Cities Unfortunately wind blew 30 mph qualifying rounds Sat & again Sun morning picked up bit changed direction finals Some a/c carrying excess 2 lbs ballast effort penetrate Tom Culmsee CD has 17 20 years contest Tom excellent CD doing professional fair job great deal class showed rest country ran soaring 89 Nats Wendy Wagner Editor Hangar Talk Newsletter South Lane R/C Modelers sent pictures information about inaugural Fertile Turtle Fun Fly & Swap Meet Duane Elliott has 35mm camera carried PT-40 took picture fields layout David Dybevik captures festivities video pilots spectators watch South Lane club also booth Oregon Air Space Fair Eugene good event spite 1070 temperature Note special model display unit models displayed along side wing F-4 Phantom II club banner center left Pitts Silver Leader Club Plaque rests Pitts wing volunteer officers ongoing business district such officer Scale Contest Board member AVP Jerry Holcomb Soon new scale rules will proposed have interest scale modeling should read rules send comments Jerry arent aware scale work picture Jerry Supermarine Air Yacht scratch built own plans gem No hangar queen has flown several Pine Hollow contests Kathy Duncan intrepid photographer Salem R/C Pilots Assoc sent some pictures Silverton Fun Fly Chris Hendricks Goldberg Cub Chris 12 still learning flies well will probably top flier before too long Scott Marcum used Doc Mathews kitbash directions produce Ultimate Aced 4-120 HAPPY NEW YEAR !! uary 1997 169
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Inside View Headquarters emy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 AMA/Chartes H Grant Sch&arships year Academy provides scholarship awards approximately $20000 high-school graduates part AMA/Charles H Grant Scholarship Program several criteria used selection process include scholastic achievement modeling activity school/community activity addition Charles Grant awards three others Sig Memorial Scholarship Program provides awards based combination modeling achievement financial need Tom Hutchinson Memorial Scholarship provides awards modelers achievement Free Flight activity award provided Toledo Weak Signals presented top candidate AMA/Charles H Grant Scholarships Applications detailed information concerning awards may obtained contacting AMA Headquarters deadline submitting application April 30 1997 top award 1996 $7000 presented Katie Bosman Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin graduated honors Sturgeon Bay High School Currently attending University Wisconsin-Green Bay Katie pursuing Communications/Graphic Arts degree served awardwinning reporter graphic artist high school newspaper became co editor senior year Katies modeling career began during 4-H club activities 1987 built Comet J-3 Cub met members Bay Flyers Club contact resulted members teaching build fly design own models Bob Underwood Katie still builds competes Indoor Peanut Scale models also flies RC models Starting Goldberg Gentle Lady 1990 has built competed six other models building skills attention detail soon progressed point members club pressed service building repairing models Skip Miller F3B World Champ moved describe Nats competition model immaculate 1994 suggestion experienced competitors Katie attended Nats Though initially laughed thought participation such high level competition found herself 1994 Senior Two-Meter Sailplane champion addition flying Katie has provided written material Model Aviation column clubs monthly newsletter also helped design lighting system used night flying club Katie along friend/flying buddy making plans some day building flying own full-scale aircraft addition Charles H Grant award $7000 Katie received $3500 Weak Signals club monies generated through raffle prize drawings held during annual Toledo Expo Patrick Schuett Aurora Illinois garnered second-place Grant award $5000 high school starting member tennis team member National Honor Society Illinois StatePatrick Schuett Scholar addition being member two model clubs Patrick also president local aviation Explorer post February 1997 155 Katie Bosman Patrick introduced modeling age four flew first Control Line model soloed age five age eight entered first competition placed second Though has designed built flown various types model aircraft modeling career has centered Control Line specific passion lies Precision Aerobatics has competed Nats has placed high second age category Patrick states modeling has significant impact life teaching him lessons such sportsmanship physics provided much motivation career decision currently student University Illinois UrbanalChampaign pursuing career aeronautical engineering work experience has followed variety activities including being waiter paint clerk engineering company Currently working lab assistant Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory Mark Richmond Carmel Indiana received Charles H Grant award $2500 following graduation June 1996 School Engineering Purdue University now school home addition school activities Mark spent 12 hours week working dental assistant pediatric dentistry office time scholastic science club called Science Olympiad science club modeling skills played important role being 1993 national champion record holder engineering event Bridge Building Mark become 1996 national champion record holder Tower Building winning tower required supported 20 kilograms 44 pounds weighed slightly four grams Much Marks prowess scientific field direct result Indoor modeling experience addition Junior National Champion Intermediate Stick Easy B Hand Launch Stick Novice Pennyplane Pennyplane 1992 part FlB team Junior World Championships Lucenec Czechoslovakia finished eighth individual contributed team being bronze medalists Besides modeling science activities Mark enjoys tennis basketball fishing reading addition Grant Scholarship Scholarship committee awarded Hutchinson Scholarship amount $1000 outstanding Free Flight activity Michael Hudson York Pennsylvania received Charles Grant award $2500 Currently enrolled York College Pennsylvania pursuing engineering career During high school Michael engaged variety activities such marching symphonic band Physics Club History Club Science Olympiad Community activities included March Dimes Chain Reaction Council American Cancer Society Michael participates Engineering Practice Design Studio EPADS groups University level competitive level worked team design machine would fulfill specific task team finished first final event noncompetitive basis obtaining experience constructing apparatus vital new mechanical engineering curriculum team four individuals designing constructing 20-foot wind tunnel Michael currently finishing latest modeling project Ultra Sport 1000 Having taught numerous individuals fly experimenting aircraft designs has created desire obtain pilots license enhanced following first ride small aircraft during visit airport adjacent AMA property Muncie further desire put engineering education use model design Currently co-op work program may afford such opportunity model field Todd Ryan Pasco Washington received $2000 Sig Memorial Scholarship 1996 After graduating Columbia High School entered Oregon Institute Technology engaged studies become mechanical engineer high-school activities included basketball baseball Science Club Ecology representative Educational School District #143 work Community Help Organization Todd has member AMA since 1989 During period has accumulated 241 first place 167 second place 198 third place finishes control line competitive events has held numerous AMA records Profile Carrier 21 Sport Speed Formula 40 introduction flying came 1989 after working AMA Nats RC Pylon Under instruction father Curtiss Ryan learned fly Sig Skyray Todd joined newly formed club Columbia Basis Balsa Bashers 1995 elected president club also hosted portions 1995 Nats Academy salutes young people wishes well studies blished 1969 AMA Hall Fame honors men women have made significant contributions hobby/sport model aviation list members long distinguished others yet Hall worthy induction Any AMA member can submit Hall Fame nomination Consider nominating persons has positive impact some facet aeromodeling nomination form call write Mary Lou Vojslavek AMA Headquarters Deadline nominations March 31 1997 156 Model Aviation 4Michael Hudson Mark Richmond elected President organization thought job pretty well figured out 17 years AMA Executive Council split about evenly between Dist III VP EDP thinking knew what presidency involved also thought pretty good idea membership stood subjects would like see us go obvious members didnt agree everything majority same mind least what thought What didnt realize just much advice president received corners organization advice comes via forums sometimes letter phone call occasionally face face discussion member also takes forms Letters sometimes involve small pat back followed oh way sometimes start right out dummies solution obvious Phone calls usually involve some problem member having along plea help comes way should handled future have line Its obvious AMA should should quit doing 72?? time members agree completely Hmmmn what trick cant get 14 members EC agree completely very often someone out sure comment wet everybody agrees best situations face face situations vary scheduled appointment chance encounter Psst AMA s biggest problem what should everybody agrees formal meeting consultants members staff EC members reason face face best get discuss other sides issue fact everybody DOESNT agree seldom am able change mind someone obvious solution can usually least make aware other considerations Aeromodeling wonderful hobby wonderful things about wide range things can within hobby Activities range R/C Giant Scale racing its thousand dollar commitment team uniforms significant purses etc first time youngster throws paper airplane winds rubber model back yard whisper quiet indoor microfilm wild fury CL Combat flying scale models involving thousands hours slide together balsa glider Hard nosed competitors club member talks about model airplanes lot works hard club never gets around building flying model build dont fly Just fly dont build Some want latest turbines others want simplicity OldTimers have airshow team pilots closet modelers fly themselves short have Aeromodeling its glory diversity addition aeromodeling thing above seem have common belief some form organization necessary Most seem agree local club good idea some belong organization dedicated specific area interest within aeromodeling family surprising fact think national organization necessary just what organization should much difficult get agreement comes down determining what organization should spend its money attitude becomes universal Spend improving aspect aeromodeling important need Spending priorities among difficult things deal particularly discussions members faced having determine some spending priorities upcoming Executive Council meeting Last month related initial budget projected deficit some $1 70k finance committee has whittled g written have up $60k surplus Considering total budget $72 million isnt much room contingencies say nothing capital improvements becoming obvious something going have go going difficult give up some traditional funding programs order fund some programs EC feels necessary cost supplying absolutely necessary goes up availability funding other programs will drop trick coming agreement what absolutely necessary what necessary what desirable what beneficial Given diversity membership its easy task Any program absolutely necessary will looked determine its cost/benefit ratio Among programs coming under scrutiny will FAIinteruational aeromodeling traditional programs may have cut back order support generally beneficial programs Show Team support another interesting situation have staff Executive Council member proposals double support drop support entirely Its going interesting Oh ya average AMA member try benefit reminds three statisticians out target shooting first fired missed 3 ft left second fired missed 3 ft right third put gun away said BULLSEYE cant better . have sad note pass month Pete Sotich AMA President 1961/62 passed away Nov 5 heart attack Pete brother Charlie icons history AMA AMA better organization today result Petes efforts place its history assured heartfelt condolences go out family uary 1997 157 joyce Hager AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Did Know benefits being AMA member ability join local club receive assistance learning fly part group people have same interest approximately 2500 chartered clubsmore 50% membership belongs chartered club 3000 additional insurance certificates have issued various clubs Now sad note great ladies AMA no longer us years volunteer worker Nationals world championships trade shows special events So husband team worked behalf AMA membersthey also provided additional support financial backing Its fact five Life memberships family Besides paying such memberships themselves Bryant Ellaine Thompson signed up three granddaughter Cara Lee son Mark Marks wife Penny Bryant typically worked behind scenes Nats setting up equipment marking field layouts delivering materials supplies needed various events much Ellaine usually sold souvenirs helped PR assisted Nats HQ staff sometimes also worked together organizing conducting Nats hobby shop sales operation well qualified years ran own hobby shop Illinois very successful enterprise contrast hobby shops elsewhere struggled get Ellaine big factor success Ellaine always willing hard worker quiet dont rock boat spectatorshe often spoke mind AMA officers others saw heard things didnt like militant let people know things could done better knew what talking about wasnt bashful about During 1989 AerOlympics combined group world championships hosted simultaneously US Chesapeake Virginia souvenir sales operation Ellaine three women along Lillian Worth Jan Greenwood recorded highest-ever sales total AMA eventmore $18000 week About three years ago Ellaine diagnosed having leukemia problem went through ups downs disease got less prominent Eventually though disease prevailed Ellaine left us September 9 1996 women have important AMA model aviation contributing greatly growth progress Ellaine Thompson best Several years ago AMA instituted Introductory Pilot Program clubs use program developed non-AMA member may fly Chartered Club field receive member liability insurance protection long helshe flying under direct supervision clubdesignated Introductory Pilot nonAMA member will have same liability insurance coverage other AMA members receive solely under direct one-on-one supervision Intro Pilot period 30 consecutive days starting first session Pai-ticipation program one-time basis program covers training activities does constitute permission fly organized event AMA members clubs sanctioned otherwise 465 chartered clubs currently use program 1107 total intro pilots So know someone may interested learning fly contact club department AMA HQ find out what club near has either program like available Clubs key individuals having successful experiences bringing new members hobby Keep up good work attended Indoor World Championships Moscow Idaho past summer pleasure meeting new faces Following letter member Idaho club award AMA Awards Club Contests Events club looking making awards plaques event trophies little different try incorporating various AMA Awards supply catalog Over past few years have found AMA awards have provided members contestants quality memento various fun-fly Scale float flyers awards quality wood plaque nicely finished enriched engraved plate various AMA supply items provides good award club medallion series looks very good first second third-place awards Use AMA decal series something truly unique club function pilot recognition use AMA instrument coaster series allows outstanding award very much appreciated winning participants sometimes have 2-Bad award pilot very poor flying experience during Polar Bear Float Flyers Contests . large AMA decal downed plane seems go over very well though case CyA glue may required fly again Dig out current AMA catalog select new award series surprise club members contestants R Lynn Hendry Lewis Clark RC Model Club Lewiston ID Thanks Lynn suggestion hope other clubs will find information useful Model Aviation 4 U ezei h g isi ug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Femwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 very wealthy man once told never earn enough money live have learn live what earn AIVIA has same problem As writing budget 1997 has approved Executive Council next Council meeting November 16 1996 budget agenda process compile budget long hard am going give budget preparation schedule 1997 will note number people involved budget preparation process Following October 11 1996 meeting Ed McCollough worked independently budget After several phone calls budget ready submission Executive Council Members Executive Council have lot personal interests interests will have compromised year although strong differences have managed remain friends hope after budget meeting can say same am sure will Until later script The budget passed took long hours hard work smoke cleared wishes put hold some forwardlooking programs started opinion Executive Council whole has knowledge about budget often case real need money-making ideas work know ways not-for-profit organization can earn money please notify District Vice President Jersey/ New York/ Europe 1997 BUDGET SCHEDULE DATE Mid-June July 19 August 14 August 21 August 23 OPERATION Vicki creates budget spreadsheet prior years current years financial data along forecast remaining year current years budget also included comparison Vicki distributes budget worksheets managers Department operating budgets due Vicki consolidate Consolidated budget due Joyce Capital requests due Vicki Joyce Vicki met following managers August 26 300- 500 August 27 200- 400 400- 500 August 28 1000 1200 100- 300 August 29 830 1000 1000 1200 100- 300 300- 500 September 4 September 11 September 13 October 11 Maintenance Greg Chartrand Membership Colleen Pierce & Carl Maroney Special Services Carl Maroney Model Aviation Rob Kurek P/R Marketing Jay Mealy Computers David Norris & Greg Minch Museum Gary Prater Competition Steve Kaluf Operations/Admin Joyce & Vicki fill what left Consolidated capital requests due Joyce Revised operating capital budget due Joyce Budgets sent Finance Committee members FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING meeting lasted 800 am 700 pm Members committee follows Chairman Ed McCollough Doug Holland Russ Miller Charles Castaing Dave Brown Vicki Barkdull Joyce Hager also attendance Associate Vice Presidents Ray Jaschkue 59 Livingston Street St James NY 1 17e0 51e 8e2-55a9 Dave Babcock 445 Stoclntsn Street Highistows NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAC AFCENT CMR deS BOX 589 APO AE 09703 Wes De Coo es Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1 308 Vlncejuitano leShamrsckRoad Rocky Point NY 11778 George Buso 11 Maple Lane Hyde Park NY 12938 Adam Sattter dl Pesy Avenue Lethan NY 121102433 Dave Mathewson Boo 913 Camilius NY 13031 Bill POpibress 2 Hemlock Court Seugerties NY 12477 James M Lewis PO el Ogdenburg NY 13889-0081 Mitler PO Boo 335 Princeton Junction NJ 08950 Prequency Coordinator Los Seater 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135-9507 315 5953445 October 15Revised budget sent Finance Committee final approval Several telephone calls questions answers between Finance committee HQ October 31 Budget sent full council review November 16 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING Budget will discussed approved full council February 1997 159 District II column will return March Connecticut / Maine Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Maratona Mills MA 02648-1866 MASSCUP-MITCH LILY MEMORIAL Carlos Carla Serra Litewave couple has traveled just about Northeast contests Carlos tough never-say-die competitor Dick Faith Wails biplane Mike Cooper family Mike competing Intermediate class traveled way Pennsylvania flies Magnum Walt Johnson 1960 design Trophy Trainer Excellent profile model qualifies Classic event Rob Larson modified originalhis first full-blown Stunter Excellent workmanship Father-and-son team Dave Woody Midgley No contest can run good team behind-the scenes people L-R Rachel Doris Carville Dotty Cook Ann Carville Dave Cook L Assistant CD Dick Carville Dick Carville presents special award Dave Cook contribution world Stunt Dick Wails presents fourth-place Advanced plaque Joe Ortiz 160 Model Aviation Pennsylvania West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Couri Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 215 797-6597 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Donald Klopp 637 Hamilton Court Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-0129 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 513 435-9232 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Aerial Video Have ever wondered what pilot would see fly model aircraft districts fine modelers has solved question constructing model flying television station Roger Groves Jerusalem Ohio licensed amateur radio operator interest video transmission Over past three years has developed model will transmit television signal flight Transmission other amateurs has approximately 30 miles following specification give some insight Rogers aircraft MACATV television equipment Aircraft wingspan105 inches Weight28 lb PowerZenoah G38 two videos include B&W camera240-line resolution color camera440-line resolution transmitter 11/2 watts 43925 Mhz video produced MACATV very good have copy anyone interested can borrow Roger willing demonstrate operation within reasonable traveling distance home can contacted 37991 Skinner Grimes Road Jerusalem Ohio 43747 can also call between 5-9 pm 614 7572451 Thistledown Flyers AVP Joe Vislay provided following pictures attendees IMAA Fly-In Napoleon Ohio appears everyone enjoyed great meet SPARKS Pittsburghs South Park Club SPARKS held annual Giant Scale event Finleyville Airport Great weather newly paved runway lots hard work produced truly outstanding weekend event promises grow larger featured on-the-site hobby shop programs kids plus food other vendors range aircraft filled flight line varied Cubs Confederate Air Force B-29 flights announced Don Riggs local TV star Thanks go AVP John Hathaway report pictures uary 1997 161 Another photo MACATV Joe Turney AT-6 Harvey Wheeler Curtiss Robin Herbert Merel prepares J-3 Byron Gee Bee R-1 powered G-62 Norm Meeks Moon Township Roger Groves holds flying television station MACATV Larry Russeau Spacewalker B-29 powered four 05 70 Surpass engines Really sounded great did bomb drops runway Ron Saporito Warren Pennsylvania Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland/North Carolina / Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 919 441-5855 Fax 919 441-6554 Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Ct Raleigh NC 27613 Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Milibrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Road Chesapeake VA 23322 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Frequency Coordinator Paul Vacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 RC Contest Coordinator Dave Evans 6124 Apt E Lexington Court Virginia Beach VA 23464 Home Phone 804 523-5449 Results Special Election results special election show have elected Vice President District IV Thanks supported thanks evelyone voted election whether Bradat least took time vote AVP Program Located heading column names addresses Associate Vice Presidents District IV Starting next column AVPs will writing part column will contacting clubs area find out what doing will use information portion column Newsletter Editors am going compile list Newsletter Editors District hopes using medium source communication clubs members District IV past have tried use list Club Contact names part AMA Club listings Unfortunately does seem work very well would suggest club president review may have listed club contact person Advise will sending information through club comments suggestions reference AMA business Council actions District IV Fax have installed dedicated fax line can communicate 24hour basis fax number 919 441-6554 send fax please include fax telephone number reply District IV Officers present time will no change District officers will beholding mini district meetings district officers clubs area would like have 7 8 clubs area get together AVP area have mini district meeting talk about AMA get ideas suggestions will talking AVPs help program am sure would open suggestions may have good location meetings Are AMA know has sald before keep mind am represent YOU ARE THE AMA input ideas suggestions yes also complaints can make difference have complaint tell about itbut also offer suggestion better way Congratulations Congratulations members Norfolk Aeromodelers celebrating 50th year operation established 1946 club called Tidewater Gas Modelers back before World War II dont count years because name change now looking forward next 50 years Model Aviation ki 1 1 ie] t Alabama / Florida Georgia Mississippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone/FAX205 252-2654 AssocIate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewicz 3626 Ranchwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 WHihelmina Chihasz 2526 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 James M Edwards 600 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Palsy AL 36535 Karl Hensel 383 briarwood #42 Meridian MS 39305 Louise Izzo 296 Hentridge Way Wintereprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornles Dr N Charleston SC 2940S Chris Joiner 55 Lee Rd 238 Phenis City AL 36667 Or John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom MorrIs 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36256 Linda OHearn 3415 Maze Ln brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grove Slvd Panama City beach FL32405 George Perryman 3644 Lake Smyrna GA 30062 Frank Tiano 15300 Esiuncia Lane Went Palm Snack FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd Gainnsville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Mancheoter TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 666 Sos 10397 Psiardo Paerto Rico 00736 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd Inlerlachen FL 32146 Phone 804 664-2517 Aiken South Carolina other day snapped shot important flyers preparing start day flying 10th Annual Fall Fly-In Aiken RC Soc ARCS Included necessarily limited Cliff Ashley Bill Boynton Tom Conner Pete Griggs Randy McDowell Jim Ray Mel Sires William Tuxworth Vee Whatley Russell Young Jay Bilyeu Tag Godfry Matt McDowell Wayne Rickenbacker Warren Stanford Allan Wehman Jim Wright Bud Zobel appeared ball everybody looked happy Mel Sires Fly-In CD Vee Whatleys toy airplane has much fun playing original design 12 feet span 42 inch chord 42 square feet Vee told has 5 pounds lead front know calls BIG B look close can see baby BIG B next subject South Carolina may forgiven what Im going next Sam said OK Sam Contest Director prestigious Low Country RC Flyers Club Charleston South Carolina photo little bit dated taken annual club picnic April Dont ask April because wont get straight answer have new field Mullet Hall County Park runway 640 150 always mowed 100 acres fly-over locally regionally famous flyers Charleston LCRC Club Picnic John Rhodes Todd Turner Andy Mitchum Irv Schieiber Jim Palmer Mike Bright Chip Gibson Carroll Selander Larry Ledford Robert Johnson Clarence Glover Lawrence Lucas Paul Viette Hunter Henderlite Fred Howard Nelson Silver Bill Reid George Buckler Joe Valicenti Bill Shoemaker Basil Youngblood Gary Jarvis Ray Reed Howard Quillin Ken Hanjes Sam reports many family members also attended cannot give names because have picture Florida other day covered Radio Control Combat Contest Brandon below some friendly contestants allowed take picture show Including Lucien Miller Henry Burnside William Buruside Jason Burnside Troy Martin Wayne Smith Kathy Smith Bob Gerstein Bucky Gerstein above Lucien Miller again pretty wife Darla holding OS 15 powered original airplane RC Combat Last month big Fly-In Oneonta Alabama held March Dimes included giant scale models both AMA IMAA rules observed affair sponsored City Oneonta Birmingham Skyscrapers BAMA Flyers Bham RC Alabaster RC Clanton Cloud Climbers proceeds went March Dimes help prevent Birth Defects Some very large realistic models showed up Tom Pachetti above piecing together Gee Bee R- 1 model looks very real flys good looks Gee Bee way stands Granville Brothers little fat racers almost no rudder raced before wing flaps introduced pilots constrained land unbelievable speeds couple famous flyers including Lowell Bayles forfeited lives flying Gee Bees Janes Encyclopedia mentions Jimmy Doolittle won 1932 Thompson Trophy Race 2526 mph Gee Bee Pratt & Whitney 800 hp Wasp engine Janes described racing aircraft little huge engine fitted minimum airframe None historical reflection takes anything away Toms magnificent working model famous airplane 4February 1997 163 Shown above tents andsoforth put up conduct Oneonta Giant Scale whing-ding everybody good time U] 1 11 1 m Illinois Indians / Kentucky Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60658-3224 Home 708 457-0585 Fax 7081457-2177 E-Mail Internet sysbauer@charliecnsiiteds Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Dab & Scott JustIce 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761 -1 202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indlsns Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedlorci N 47421 -31 08 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr PR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Ken Booher 1018 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginsville MO 84037-1659 Eve 816 584-2481 MUNCIE IN Two clubs Club #3387 Muncie Controliners Club #1021 Indy Sportliners sponsored Mid-States Championships June 1996 Twelve events run International Aeromodeling Center busy two days Four pictures below small sample planes competing First pictured two Stunters two Scale ships Pictures courtesy J Griner CRYSTAL LAKE IN Club #259 Lake Shore RC Club 15 members participate building covering finishing installing radio Ikon Nwst Gee Bee Y project begun December 1995 first flight June 30 1996 Some participating members shown picture First row L R B Trapp B Garbarini D Bielick R Silver E Baneck D Green Second row L R C Marsh C Rothstein G Meyer L Orlowicz J Hennessy Looks like great job flies great too Picture information Rich Silver COUNTRY CLUB HILLS IL recent Sunday air wars reigned Club # 274 Suburban Aero Club held RC Combat contest fliers like compete motto Second place first loser 16 pilots competition during 12 heats plus final round 10 streamers got cut streamers 20-foot-long crepe paper Pictured combatants planes CHICAGO IL Club # 1392 Chicagoland Circle Cutters held spring 80 mph Combat event Pictured L R C Gay M Palermo chasing clouds away Nine-year-old Skyler Skelley dad Larry Nashville TN flew Chicago Duke Fox Memorial Combat Contest August above infortnation pictures Bud Bodzioch Model Aviation / Minnesota me Hass resident Drive MI QOUY8 510-6243 810 879-5522 Don Bentfield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Bill Millar 712 Grand Ave Patoskey Ml 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summarton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 IT IS WITH SAD HEART last colunm will writing VP District VII has enjoyable year wish other commitments like paying mortgage allowed continue hope will allowed serve AVP future enjoyable part being VP has meeting fellow modelers great group people Please PLEASE make sure community knows about rewards aeromodeling Give some stick time visitor field great sport Encourage others participate individuals clubs have invited welcomed fields events banquets please accept heartfelt thanks Speaking banquets just attended two great ones CARDs banquet Lansing MI superbly organized Dale Farlin Monty Thocker Toledo Weak Signals banquet Both wonderful events think Ohio should part District VII might able attend Weak Signals event next year Bert Kelly Frequency Coordinator eastern half district has moved warmer quarters profound thanks go Bert years service district Let indulge just moment lead picture number 3 son Christopher age 4 yours truly Chris Easy Fly 40 got fired going flying field some Christophers airplanes consisted 3 x 4 x 12 balsa block strip spruce wing pilot some kind engine glued front Chris never hesitant explain anyone well configuration would fly started building 40 Chris always participated gluing corrected failed use Z bend pliers called out instruction aileron hook up absolutely stitch see him proudly carry bird stage club meeting Youd have sworn going hit step chair bit hangar rash won prize evening Chris loves loops rolls working transmitter sitting between legs Number 2 son David after long hiatus back flying too Dave went flying trainer low wing sport Pattern plane week Thanks letting proud Papa Pictures will complete column Have great 1997 uary 1997 165 Flying Electrons jumpers arrive fly-in Pictured Ken Scarince Laurie Worth Tim Hamilton Steve Nellesen Greg Schultz Bill Sykes seated Minnesota State Fair 4-H Model Aviation Exhibit Ace Weeks Special bipe built Greg Schultz doesnt get better 4 year old Chris Hass Dad See text Pat Frederickson holding husband Lees G Shark prior starting 25th Anniversary Fly-In Kent Aero Modelers field western Ml La Crosse WI home new club Coulee Region Modelers Coulee old Indian word meaning hidden valley Part action Chesaning Area Modelers Chesaning Ml swap shop Benzie Area Rcers Thompsonville Ml hosted 43 aircraft fly-in Held conjunction balloon fest over 200 spectators saw Livingston County RC Club Howell Ml put four-hour show Larry McCartney presents raffle winner Tim Hewlett ready go airplane Part flight line Flying Electrons Menomonee Falls WI Charity Fly-In Don Finacane Arcadia WI sent pictures beautiful choppers 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 6th ring away Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126- SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 804 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John VeIls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2826 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234214 241-8492 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018817 467-9211 Louisiana must get rain week whole Central Texas area gets year went back New Orleans Ozone R/C Electric Fun-Fly past October did rain Something like 10 inches 24 hours intermittent showers throughout day Saturday yet least two models up worst am convinced Electric flying stay hear event drawing over 250 entries Keystone PA Electric Fly did 1996 its wake-up time everyone No longer should Electric event results go wanting individual heading folks have formed own SIG will surprised membership becomes largest entrants districts Bob Aberle partner Tom Hunt two young men gorgeous B-17 came New York Bonny Bill Jenkins Tennessee Exec VP Doug Holland came North Carolina mention few Having involved two-cycle engines life couldnt understand movement Electrics quite some time started hearing about lost flying sites due noise What really made wake up hearing areas noise-sensitive no allowed start engine country pretty large also becoming more congested Being able fly quietly infinitely better being able fly Think about new liability waiver Pylon Racing hammered out Contest Board Safety Committee NMPRA has brought letters phone calls ever before Since final form has voted yet 11/96 rumor has waiver will void regular AMA insurance What about agreeing sue participating sponsors event part Nothing else Regardless circumstances obeying AMA Safety Code etc etc waiver says will hold organizers sponsors contest directors AMA blameless Complaints about having wear safety gear just dont hold water speak have required other events years no ill effects extra eye shade needed protective headgear has expandable inner band will allow billed cap under high compliment due NMPRA safety committee its mature reasonable approach formulating sound solution problem threat its continued existence Tip Month base metal glow plugs platinum allergic aluminum much aluminum engines natural glow plug bombarded tiny particles aluminum running engine changes its setting no apparent reason could gradual erosion plugs element Try plug change before changing tricky needle settings 4166 Model Aviation 4Now full trim BB Webers fantastic B-29 requires 2 pilots trasnmitters perform functions drought broken wasnt kind big Bomber Field Fly-In last Sept Over 100 pilots brought 130 aircraft after 12 inches rain previous 4 days grounds wet spectators parked along both sides farm road mile either direction BB Weber appreciative such dedication admission free just some really BIG birds Russ Vice Pr PO Box Solen NO Days 701 445-,32 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Saline KS 67401 Jim Rlcketta 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 571 03-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Nebraska Grand Island Nebraska HiElyers Model Airplane Club Old-Timer Fun-fly Twentyeight old-timers pilots Signed up second annual HiElyers Meet devoted vintage aircraft high-wing trainers Wind rain spoiled originally designated date moved Fun-fly next SundaySeptember 22 1996 excellent turnout despite rain date HiFlyers intent hold Fall Old-Timers Meet year devoted vintage RC-assist aircraft Free Flight era pre-1950 high-wing trainers include high-wing trainers incentive newer fliers area participate since trainers have similar flight characteristics Old-Timers Just last years meet surprisingly large variety older aircraft included following owners flying QuakersJohn Anderson Hank Coons Jeremy Encinger Dick Hansen Matt Purdy Frank Webber Miss America PietenpolTed Hansen 1940 New RulerLee Machmuller PowerhouseBob McClure 1913 Etrich TaubeEd Conroy Custom Cavalier 60 TaylorcraftMark Bergt WACO Stearman biplane Scott Zimmerman Pacific AceGary Sandstead CumulusDon Hansen Old ReliableDick Bebrens fleetsterVerlon Goosic John Anderson built flying Quakers meet took orders build two will make numbers 11 12 coming out shop Anyone Old-Timer aircraft high-wing trainer welconie Hiflyers 1997 Old-Timer Fun-Fly will September 7 1997 700-foot grass field located 1221 South Shady Bend Road Grand Island Nebraska Gary Sandstead Club Secretary Love-Air KC Club registered another maingear landing hosting third annual IMAA Big Bird Rally during third weekend August Sixty-eight pilots Wyoming Nebraska New Mexico Indiana Colorado 109 planes visited Love-Air RICs field over two-day event Big Bird staff pleased see good contingent Albuquerque New Mexico fliers Jim Taffy Maddox won Jack Quinn modified ready fly Sr Cadet sent note . thank opportumty participate event first such event several respects loved Jim adds Well back pilots spectators staff built up some big numbers various departments During 14 hours official LMAA flying 238 ffights logged way calculate 238 flights works out average 2 3 planes air times during 14 hours flight addition 200 hamburgers 100 hot dogs 12 dozen donuts eaten 450 sodas 40 gallons free ice water consumed Saturdays flying ended informal BBQ field year staff stationed Air Bosses two runway access points air bosses integrated outbound traffic landing approachesgiving landings priority over outbound planes Walking along ramp could find models sizes designs including twins Dick Baldwins 11-foot Bellanca Air Bus Dick Snyders 14-foot 2X Sr Cadet took honors largest planes Multiengine aircraft included Vince Evans Part-a-Nava Don Parsons de Havilland Hornet Don Bottrans Junk Yard Dog JYD trimotor Various sizes models Extra 300s found also models older aircraft enjoyed watching Don Parson go through twin startup procedure same proven procedure wrote about some Model Aviation RC Scale articles January 1990 approximate Don summarized rally top 10-15% IMAA events USA . enjoyed event . well presented Interested Love-Air Activities Big Bird notes Visit web site http\\wwwpawneenetcomllarc/ See next year Gene Burmeister Secretary 970 223-6542 E-Mail sxgr26a@prodigycom February 1997 167 Powerhouse owned Bob McClure along Big Bee owned Leonard Psota Old Reliable owned Dick Behrens Miss America Pietenpol owned Ted Hansen 1940 New Ruler owned Lee Machmuller News Colorado future RC flier plans improvements would make Dick Snyders 2X Senior Cadets cabin Andy Simmering Greeley CO pulls some flightilne duty Arizona California Hawaii / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom httpl/wwwama-1 OconVama Darwin Barrie Scottsdale Arizona 602 946-8955 Don Goeschl Lancaster California 805 940-6066 Darlene Frederick Santa Rosa California 707 525-8815 Marc Karpowich Logan Utah 801 752-3639 Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California 408 463-0907 Dave Pinluv Las Vegas Nevada 702 656-1772 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Eloy Marez Santa Ana California 714 540-4935 See ant moeffis column additional AVPa Coordinators Thank Brian previous three District X columns Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California south San Jose graciously served guest columnist shared us experiences Associate Vice President District X challenges faced developing maintaining flying sites South Bay area am also sure aware Brian nominated earlier year position ALMA Executive Vice President offered leadership national organization accepting nomination mnning years election EVP As write months colunm annual balloting period days closing however time published election results will final sincerely hope AMA member exercised his/her right participate organization taking part selecting leaders wish 1996 J Livotto California Invitational Free Flight contest Oct 5-6 Lost Hills California once again site two days great FAI FF competition years event also marked momentous occasion wedding District Xs top world class competitors Pierre Brun Van Nuys California Pictured Pierre bride Sylvia Strawn Brun exchange wedding vows presence friends fellow free flighters back dropped picture perfect Lost Hills sunset District X extends congratulations best wishes Pierre Sylvia May life together always Good Air thank Brian Nelson wiliingness come forward offer time expertise leadership behalf 25000 AMA members District X wish thank years candidates giving themselves participating selection process As approach new year work developing preparing 1997 AMA National Aeromodeling Exhibition intensifying San Jose California surrounding South Bay area has chosen site 97 AMA Expo dates have set nine-day period starting Labor Day weekend August 30 through Sunday September 7 Seven local flying sites two full scale airports have identified venues dozen events will culminate weekend September 6-7 giant RC Air Show industry showcase Planned events include RC aerobatics both IMAC pattern helicopter fun fly/competition soaring RC Scale electric Control line Giant Scale racing warbird pylon racing quarter scale fly-in SAM old timer events Jet Rally lots general flying youth activities fun events get-togethers Bar-B-Qs fun whole family will lots time visit fellow modelers share ideas experiences well opportunities visit sites activities City Bay Over next several months will conducting series Town Hall meetings throughout District provide additional information regarding Expo opportunity discuss current aeromodeling organizational issues Mailings will made AMA chartered clubs meeting dates times locations will posted District X Web Page well District X column Till next time. Keepem safe Keepem flyn Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents District X attends 1996 Tournament Champions Oct 24-27 hosted Mr William G Bennett Sahara Hotel Casino Steve Stricker Baltimore Maryland 1996 TOC top points winner World Champion top photo features Steves 437% Extra 300S using 3W-i 60 4C engine 30-12 prop Dick Skoglund Lancaster California seen Sig Kadet Senior/Mooney Canyon Crosswinds Scale Fun Fly Castaic California Oct 5 Bill Cunningham L Chouteau Oklahoma fifth-place winner years Tournament Champions pictured receiving Bill Cunningham Perpetual Trophy Giant Scale Air Racing Association President David Bridi having won Unlimited Gold Class race 1996 GSARA season Central Valley RC Soaring Clubs 23rd Annual Fall Soaring Festival Oct 5-6 Visalia California . another great success best thermal duration events world Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56ih Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowsione Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincoti 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ci LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E#14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Gary Harris sent photo Ken Burdick teaching Cristine Rein control line flying Harvey Field Snohomish WA Sept model 15 size diesel combat ship Congratulations Paul Walker Paul inducted Control Line Precision Aerobatics Hall Fame year 84 94 won Nationals Walker Cup seven times second twice third once including run five straight wins 90 94 92 First World US team swept FAI finals summer Paul took second World Champs point Paul arguably greatest stunt flyer history sport North West Soaring Society 20th annual NWSS Tournament sod farm near Tn-Cities Unfortunately wind blew 30 mph qualifying rounds Sat & again Sun morning picked up bit changed direction finals Some a/c carrying excess 2 lbs ballast effort penetrate Tom Culmsee CD has 17 20 years contest Tom excellent CD doing professional fair job great deal class showed rest country ran soaring 89 Nats Wendy Wagner Editor Hangar Talk Newsletter South Lane R/C Modelers sent pictures information about inaugural Fertile Turtle Fun Fly & Swap Meet Duane Elliott has 35mm camera carried PT-40 took picture fields layout David Dybevik captures festivities video pilots spectators watch South Lane club also booth Oregon Air Space Fair Eugene good event spite 1070 temperature Note special model display unit models displayed along side wing F-4 Phantom II club banner center left Pitts Silver Leader Club Plaque rests Pitts wing volunteer officers ongoing business district such officer Scale Contest Board member AVP Jerry Holcomb Soon new scale rules will proposed have interest scale modeling should read rules send comments Jerry arent aware scale work picture Jerry Supermarine Air Yacht scratch built own plans gem No hangar queen has flown several Pine Hollow contests Kathy Duncan intrepid photographer Salem R/C Pilots Assoc sent some pictures Silverton Fun Fly Chris Hendricks Goldberg Cub Chris 12 still learning flies well will probably top flier before too long Scott Marcum used Doc Mathews kitbash directions produce Ultimate Aced 4-120 HAPPY NEW YEAR !! uary 1997 169
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Inside View Headquarters emy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 AMA/Chartes H Grant Sch&arships year Academy provides scholarship awards approximately $20000 high-school graduates part AMA/Charles H Grant Scholarship Program several criteria used selection process include scholastic achievement modeling activity school/community activity addition Charles Grant awards three others Sig Memorial Scholarship Program provides awards based combination modeling achievement financial need Tom Hutchinson Memorial Scholarship provides awards modelers achievement Free Flight activity award provided Toledo Weak Signals presented top candidate AMA/Charles H Grant Scholarships Applications detailed information concerning awards may obtained contacting AMA Headquarters deadline submitting application April 30 1997 top award 1996 $7000 presented Katie Bosman Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin graduated honors Sturgeon Bay High School Currently attending University Wisconsin-Green Bay Katie pursuing Communications/Graphic Arts degree served awardwinning reporter graphic artist high school newspaper became co editor senior year Katies modeling career began during 4-H club activities 1987 built Comet J-3 Cub met members Bay Flyers Club contact resulted members teaching build fly design own models Bob Underwood Katie still builds competes Indoor Peanut Scale models also flies RC models Starting Goldberg Gentle Lady 1990 has built competed six other models building skills attention detail soon progressed point members club pressed service building repairing models Skip Miller F3B World Champ moved describe Nats competition model immaculate 1994 suggestion experienced competitors Katie attended Nats Though initially laughed thought participation such high level competition found herself 1994 Senior Two-Meter Sailplane champion addition flying Katie has provided written material Model Aviation column clubs monthly newsletter also helped design lighting system used night flying club Katie along friend/flying buddy making plans some day building flying own full-scale aircraft addition Charles H Grant award $7000 Katie received $3500 Weak Signals club monies generated through raffle prize drawings held during annual Toledo Expo Patrick Schuett Aurora Illinois garnered second-place Grant award $5000 high school starting member tennis team member National Honor Society Illinois StatePatrick Schuett Scholar addition being member two model clubs Patrick also president local aviation Explorer post February 1997 155 Katie Bosman Patrick introduced modeling age four flew first Control Line model soloed age five age eight entered first competition placed second Though has designed built flown various types model aircraft modeling career has centered Control Line specific passion lies Precision Aerobatics has competed Nats has placed high second age category Patrick states modeling has significant impact life teaching him lessons such sportsmanship physics provided much motivation career decision currently student University Illinois UrbanalChampaign pursuing career aeronautical engineering work experience has followed variety activities including being waiter paint clerk engineering company Currently working lab assistant Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory Mark Richmond Carmel Indiana received Charles H Grant award $2500 following graduation June 1996 School Engineering Purdue University now school home addition school activities Mark spent 12 hours week working dental assistant pediatric dentistry office time scholastic science club called Science Olympiad science club modeling skills played important role being 1993 national champion record holder engineering event Bridge Building Mark become 1996 national champion record holder Tower Building winning tower required supported 20 kilograms 44 pounds weighed slightly four grams Much Marks prowess scientific field direct result Indoor modeling experience addition Junior National Champion Intermediate Stick Easy B Hand Launch Stick Novice Pennyplane Pennyplane 1992 part FlB team Junior World Championships Lucenec Czechoslovakia finished eighth individual contributed team being bronze medalists Besides modeling science activities Mark enjoys tennis basketball fishing reading addition Grant Scholarship Scholarship committee awarded Hutchinson Scholarship amount $1000 outstanding Free Flight activity Michael Hudson York Pennsylvania received Charles Grant award $2500 Currently enrolled York College Pennsylvania pursuing engineering career During high school Michael engaged variety activities such marching symphonic band Physics Club History Club Science Olympiad Community activities included March Dimes Chain Reaction Council American Cancer Society Michael participates Engineering Practice Design Studio EPADS groups University level competitive level worked team design machine would fulfill specific task team finished first final event noncompetitive basis obtaining experience constructing apparatus vital new mechanical engineering curriculum team four individuals designing constructing 20-foot wind tunnel Michael currently finishing latest modeling project Ultra Sport 1000 Having taught numerous individuals fly experimenting aircraft designs has created desire obtain pilots license enhanced following first ride small aircraft during visit airport adjacent AMA property Muncie further desire put engineering education use model design Currently co-op work program may afford such opportunity model field Todd Ryan Pasco Washington received $2000 Sig Memorial Scholarship 1996 After graduating Columbia High School entered Oregon Institute Technology engaged studies become mechanical engineer high-school activities included basketball baseball Science Club Ecology representative Educational School District #143 work Community Help Organization Todd has member AMA since 1989 During period has accumulated 241 first place 167 second place 198 third place finishes control line competitive events has held numerous AMA records Profile Carrier 21 Sport Speed Formula 40 introduction flying came 1989 after working AMA Nats RC Pylon Under instruction father Curtiss Ryan learned fly Sig Skyray Todd joined newly formed club Columbia Basis Balsa Bashers 1995 elected president club also hosted portions 1995 Nats Academy salutes young people wishes well studies blished 1969 AMA Hall Fame honors men women have made significant contributions hobby/sport model aviation list members long distinguished others yet Hall worthy induction Any AMA member can submit Hall Fame nomination Consider nominating persons has positive impact some facet aeromodeling nomination form call write Mary Lou Vojslavek AMA Headquarters Deadline nominations March 31 1997 156 Model Aviation 4Michael Hudson Mark Richmond elected President organization thought job pretty well figured out 17 years AMA Executive Council split about evenly between Dist III VP EDP thinking knew what presidency involved also thought pretty good idea membership stood subjects would like see us go obvious members didnt agree everything majority same mind least what thought What didnt realize just much advice president received corners organization advice comes via forums sometimes letter phone call occasionally face face discussion member also takes forms Letters sometimes involve small pat back followed oh way sometimes start right out dummies solution obvious Phone calls usually involve some problem member having along plea help comes way should handled future have line Its obvious AMA should should quit doing 72?? time members agree completely Hmmmn what trick cant get 14 members EC agree completely very often someone out sure comment wet everybody agrees best situations face face situations vary scheduled appointment chance encounter Psst AMA s biggest problem what should everybody agrees formal meeting consultants members staff EC members reason face face best get discuss other sides issue fact everybody DOESNT agree seldom am able change mind someone obvious solution can usually least make aware other considerations Aeromodeling wonderful hobby wonderful things about wide range things can within hobby Activities range R/C Giant Scale racing its thousand dollar commitment team uniforms significant purses etc first time youngster throws paper airplane winds rubber model back yard whisper quiet indoor microfilm wild fury CL Combat flying scale models involving thousands hours slide together balsa glider Hard nosed competitors club member talks about model airplanes lot works hard club never gets around building flying model build dont fly Just fly dont build Some want latest turbines others want simplicity OldTimers have airshow team pilots closet modelers fly themselves short have Aeromodeling its glory diversity addition aeromodeling thing above seem have common belief some form organization necessary Most seem agree local club good idea some belong organization dedicated specific area interest within aeromodeling family surprising fact think national organization necessary just what organization should much difficult get agreement comes down determining what organization should spend its money attitude becomes universal Spend improving aspect aeromodeling important need Spending priorities among difficult things deal particularly discussions members faced having determine some spending priorities upcoming Executive Council meeting Last month related initial budget projected deficit some $1 70k finance committee has whittled g written have up $60k surplus Considering total budget $72 million isnt much room contingencies say nothing capital improvements becoming obvious something going have go going difficult give up some traditional funding programs order fund some programs EC feels necessary cost supplying absolutely necessary goes up availability funding other programs will drop trick coming agreement what absolutely necessary what necessary what desirable what beneficial Given diversity membership its easy task Any program absolutely necessary will looked determine its cost/benefit ratio Among programs coming under scrutiny will FAIinteruational aeromodeling traditional programs may have cut back order support generally beneficial programs Show Team support another interesting situation have staff Executive Council member proposals double support drop support entirely Its going interesting Oh ya average AMA member try benefit reminds three statisticians out target shooting first fired missed 3 ft left second fired missed 3 ft right third put gun away said BULLSEYE cant better . have sad note pass month Pete Sotich AMA President 1961/62 passed away Nov 5 heart attack Pete brother Charlie icons history AMA AMA better organization today result Petes efforts place its history assured heartfelt condolences go out family uary 1997 157 joyce Hager AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Did Know benefits being AMA member ability join local club receive assistance learning fly part group people have same interest approximately 2500 chartered clubsmore 50% membership belongs chartered club 3000 additional insurance certificates have issued various clubs Now sad note great ladies AMA no longer us years volunteer worker Nationals world championships trade shows special events So husband team worked behalf AMA membersthey also provided additional support financial backing Its fact five Life memberships family Besides paying such memberships themselves Bryant Ellaine Thompson signed up three granddaughter Cara Lee son Mark Marks wife Penny Bryant typically worked behind scenes Nats setting up equipment marking field layouts delivering materials supplies needed various events much Ellaine usually sold souvenirs helped PR assisted Nats HQ staff sometimes also worked together organizing conducting Nats hobby shop sales operation well qualified years ran own hobby shop Illinois very successful enterprise contrast hobby shops elsewhere struggled get Ellaine big factor success Ellaine always willing hard worker quiet dont rock boat spectatorshe often spoke mind AMA officers others saw heard things didnt like militant let people know things could done better knew what talking about wasnt bashful about During 1989 AerOlympics combined group world championships hosted simultaneously US Chesapeake Virginia souvenir sales operation Ellaine three women along Lillian Worth Jan Greenwood recorded highest-ever sales total AMA eventmore $18000 week About three years ago Ellaine diagnosed having leukemia problem went through ups downs disease got less prominent Eventually though disease prevailed Ellaine left us September 9 1996 women have important AMA model aviation contributing greatly growth progress Ellaine Thompson best Several years ago AMA instituted Introductory Pilot Program clubs use program developed non-AMA member may fly Chartered Club field receive member liability insurance protection long helshe flying under direct supervision clubdesignated Introductory Pilot nonAMA member will have same liability insurance coverage other AMA members receive solely under direct one-on-one supervision Intro Pilot period 30 consecutive days starting first session Pai-ticipation program one-time basis program covers training activities does constitute permission fly organized event AMA members clubs sanctioned otherwise 465 chartered clubs currently use program 1107 total intro pilots So know someone may interested learning fly contact club department AMA HQ find out what club near has either program like available Clubs key individuals having successful experiences bringing new members hobby Keep up good work attended Indoor World Championships Moscow Idaho past summer pleasure meeting new faces Following letter member Idaho club award AMA Awards Club Contests Events club looking making awards plaques event trophies little different try incorporating various AMA Awards supply catalog Over past few years have found AMA awards have provided members contestants quality memento various fun-fly Scale float flyers awards quality wood plaque nicely finished enriched engraved plate various AMA supply items provides good award club medallion series looks very good first second third-place awards Use AMA decal series something truly unique club function pilot recognition use AMA instrument coaster series allows outstanding award very much appreciated winning participants sometimes have 2-Bad award pilot very poor flying experience during Polar Bear Float Flyers Contests . large AMA decal downed plane seems go over very well though case CyA glue may required fly again Dig out current AMA catalog select new award series surprise club members contestants R Lynn Hendry Lewis Clark RC Model Club Lewiston ID Thanks Lynn suggestion hope other clubs will find information useful Model Aviation 4 U ezei h g isi ug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Femwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 very wealthy man once told never earn enough money live have learn live what earn AIVIA has same problem As writing budget 1997 has approved Executive Council next Council meeting November 16 1996 budget agenda process compile budget long hard am going give budget preparation schedule 1997 will note number people involved budget preparation process Following October 11 1996 meeting Ed McCollough worked independently budget After several phone calls budget ready submission Executive Council Members Executive Council have lot personal interests interests will have compromised year although strong differences have managed remain friends hope after budget meeting can say same am sure will Until later script The budget passed took long hours hard work smoke cleared wishes put hold some forwardlooking programs started opinion Executive Council whole has knowledge about budget often case real need money-making ideas work know ways not-for-profit organization can earn money please notify District Vice President Jersey/ New York/ Europe 1997 BUDGET SCHEDULE DATE Mid-June July 19 August 14 August 21 August 23 OPERATION Vicki creates budget spreadsheet prior years current years financial data along forecast remaining year current years budget also included comparison Vicki distributes budget worksheets managers Department operating budgets due Vicki consolidate Consolidated budget due Joyce Capital requests due Vicki Joyce Vicki met following managers August 26 300- 500 August 27 200- 400 400- 500 August 28 1000 1200 100- 300 August 29 830 1000 1000 1200 100- 300 300- 500 September 4 September 11 September 13 October 11 Maintenance Greg Chartrand Membership Colleen Pierce & Carl Maroney Special Services Carl Maroney Model Aviation Rob Kurek P/R Marketing Jay Mealy Computers David Norris & Greg Minch Museum Gary Prater Competition Steve Kaluf Operations/Admin Joyce & Vicki fill what left Consolidated capital requests due Joyce Revised operating capital budget due Joyce Budgets sent Finance Committee members FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING meeting lasted 800 am 700 pm Members committee follows Chairman Ed McCollough Doug Holland Russ Miller Charles Castaing Dave Brown Vicki Barkdull Joyce Hager also attendance Associate Vice Presidents Ray Jaschkue 59 Livingston Street St James NY 1 17e0 51e 8e2-55a9 Dave Babcock 445 Stoclntsn Street Highistows NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAC AFCENT CMR deS BOX 589 APO AE 09703 Wes De Coo es Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1 308 Vlncejuitano leShamrsckRoad Rocky Point NY 11778 George Buso 11 Maple Lane Hyde Park NY 12938 Adam Sattter dl Pesy Avenue Lethan NY 121102433 Dave Mathewson Boo 913 Camilius NY 13031 Bill POpibress 2 Hemlock Court Seugerties NY 12477 James M Lewis PO el Ogdenburg NY 13889-0081 Mitler PO Boo 335 Princeton Junction NJ 08950 Prequency Coordinator Los Seater 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135-9507 315 5953445 October 15Revised budget sent Finance Committee final approval Several telephone calls questions answers between Finance committee HQ October 31 Budget sent full council review November 16 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING Budget will discussed approved full council February 1997 159 District II column will return March Connecticut / Maine Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Maratona Mills MA 02648-1866 MASSCUP-MITCH LILY MEMORIAL Carlos Carla Serra Litewave couple has traveled just about Northeast contests Carlos tough never-say-die competitor Dick Faith Wails biplane Mike Cooper family Mike competing Intermediate class traveled way Pennsylvania flies Magnum Walt Johnson 1960 design Trophy Trainer Excellent profile model qualifies Classic event Rob Larson modified originalhis first full-blown Stunter Excellent workmanship Father-and-son team Dave Woody Midgley No contest can run good team behind-the scenes people L-R Rachel Doris Carville Dotty Cook Ann Carville Dave Cook L Assistant CD Dick Carville Dick Carville presents special award Dave Cook contribution world Stunt Dick Wails presents fourth-place Advanced plaque Joe Ortiz 160 Model Aviation Pennsylvania West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Couri Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 215 797-6597 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Donald Klopp 637 Hamilton Court Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-0129 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 513 435-9232 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Aerial Video Have ever wondered what pilot would see fly model aircraft districts fine modelers has solved question constructing model flying television station Roger Groves Jerusalem Ohio licensed amateur radio operator interest video transmission Over past three years has developed model will transmit television signal flight Transmission other amateurs has approximately 30 miles following specification give some insight Rogers aircraft MACATV television equipment Aircraft wingspan105 inches Weight28 lb PowerZenoah G38 two videos include B&W camera240-line resolution color camera440-line resolution transmitter 11/2 watts 43925 Mhz video produced MACATV very good have copy anyone interested can borrow Roger willing demonstrate operation within reasonable traveling distance home can contacted 37991 Skinner Grimes Road Jerusalem Ohio 43747 can also call between 5-9 pm 614 7572451 Thistledown Flyers AVP Joe Vislay provided following pictures attendees IMAA Fly-In Napoleon Ohio appears everyone enjoyed great meet SPARKS Pittsburghs South Park Club SPARKS held annual Giant Scale event Finleyville Airport Great weather newly paved runway lots hard work produced truly outstanding weekend event promises grow larger featured on-the-site hobby shop programs kids plus food other vendors range aircraft filled flight line varied Cubs Confederate Air Force B-29 flights announced Don Riggs local TV star Thanks go AVP John Hathaway report pictures uary 1997 161 Another photo MACATV Joe Turney AT-6 Harvey Wheeler Curtiss Robin Herbert Merel prepares J-3 Byron Gee Bee R-1 powered G-62 Norm Meeks Moon Township Roger Groves holds flying television station MACATV Larry Russeau Spacewalker B-29 powered four 05 70 Surpass engines Really sounded great did bomb drops runway Ron Saporito Warren Pennsylvania Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland/North Carolina / Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 919 441-5855 Fax 919 441-6554 Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Ct Raleigh NC 27613 Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Milibrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Road Chesapeake VA 23322 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Frequency Coordinator Paul Vacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 RC Contest Coordinator Dave Evans 6124 Apt E Lexington Court Virginia Beach VA 23464 Home Phone 804 523-5449 Results Special Election results special election show have elected Vice President District IV Thanks supported thanks evelyone voted election whether Bradat least took time vote AVP Program Located heading column names addresses Associate Vice Presidents District IV Starting next column AVPs will writing part column will contacting clubs area find out what doing will use information portion column Newsletter Editors am going compile list Newsletter Editors District hopes using medium source communication clubs members District IV past have tried use list Club Contact names part AMA Club listings Unfortunately does seem work very well would suggest club president review may have listed club contact person Advise will sending information through club comments suggestions reference AMA business Council actions District IV Fax have installed dedicated fax line can communicate 24hour basis fax number 919 441-6554 send fax please include fax telephone number reply District IV Officers present time will no change District officers will beholding mini district meetings district officers clubs area would like have 7 8 clubs area get together AVP area have mini district meeting talk about AMA get ideas suggestions will talking AVPs help program am sure would open suggestions may have good location meetings Are AMA know has sald before keep mind am represent YOU ARE THE AMA input ideas suggestions yes also complaints can make difference have complaint tell about itbut also offer suggestion better way Congratulations Congratulations members Norfolk Aeromodelers celebrating 50th year operation established 1946 club called Tidewater Gas Modelers back before World War II dont count years because name change now looking forward next 50 years Model Aviation ki 1 1 ie] t Alabama / Florida Georgia Mississippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone/FAX205 252-2654 AssocIate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewicz 3626 Ranchwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 WHihelmina Chihasz 2526 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 James M Edwards 600 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Palsy AL 36535 Karl Hensel 383 briarwood #42 Meridian MS 39305 Louise Izzo 296 Hentridge Way Wintereprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornles Dr N Charleston SC 2940S Chris Joiner 55 Lee Rd 238 Phenis City AL 36667 Or John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom MorrIs 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36256 Linda OHearn 3415 Maze Ln brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grove Slvd Panama City beach FL32405 George Perryman 3644 Lake Smyrna GA 30062 Frank Tiano 15300 Esiuncia Lane Went Palm Snack FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd Gainnsville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Mancheoter TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 666 Sos 10397 Psiardo Paerto Rico 00736 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd Inlerlachen FL 32146 Phone 804 664-2517 Aiken South Carolina other day snapped shot important flyers preparing start day flying 10th Annual Fall Fly-In Aiken RC Soc ARCS Included necessarily limited Cliff Ashley Bill Boynton Tom Conner Pete Griggs Randy McDowell Jim Ray Mel Sires William Tuxworth Vee Whatley Russell Young Jay Bilyeu Tag Godfry Matt McDowell Wayne Rickenbacker Warren Stanford Allan Wehman Jim Wright Bud Zobel appeared ball everybody looked happy Mel Sires Fly-In CD Vee Whatleys toy airplane has much fun playing original design 12 feet span 42 inch chord 42 square feet Vee told has 5 pounds lead front know calls BIG B look close can see baby BIG B next subject South Carolina may forgiven what Im going next Sam said OK Sam Contest Director prestigious Low Country RC Flyers Club Charleston South Carolina photo little bit dated taken annual club picnic April Dont ask April because wont get straight answer have new field Mullet Hall County Park runway 640 150 always mowed 100 acres fly-over locally regionally famous flyers Charleston LCRC Club Picnic John Rhodes Todd Turner Andy Mitchum Irv Schieiber Jim Palmer Mike Bright Chip Gibson Carroll Selander Larry Ledford Robert Johnson Clarence Glover Lawrence Lucas Paul Viette Hunter Henderlite Fred Howard Nelson Silver Bill Reid George Buckler Joe Valicenti Bill Shoemaker Basil Youngblood Gary Jarvis Ray Reed Howard Quillin Ken Hanjes Sam reports many family members also attended cannot give names because have picture Florida other day covered Radio Control Combat Contest Brandon below some friendly contestants allowed take picture show Including Lucien Miller Henry Burnside William Buruside Jason Burnside Troy Martin Wayne Smith Kathy Smith Bob Gerstein Bucky Gerstein above Lucien Miller again pretty wife Darla holding OS 15 powered original airplane RC Combat Last month big Fly-In Oneonta Alabama held March Dimes included giant scale models both AMA IMAA rules observed affair sponsored City Oneonta Birmingham Skyscrapers BAMA Flyers Bham RC Alabaster RC Clanton Cloud Climbers proceeds went March Dimes help prevent Birth Defects Some very large realistic models showed up Tom Pachetti above piecing together Gee Bee R- 1 model looks very real flys good looks Gee Bee way stands Granville Brothers little fat racers almost no rudder raced before wing flaps introduced pilots constrained land unbelievable speeds couple famous flyers including Lowell Bayles forfeited lives flying Gee Bees Janes Encyclopedia mentions Jimmy Doolittle won 1932 Thompson Trophy Race 2526 mph Gee Bee Pratt & Whitney 800 hp Wasp engine Janes described racing aircraft little huge engine fitted minimum airframe None historical reflection takes anything away Toms magnificent working model famous airplane 4February 1997 163 Shown above tents andsoforth put up conduct Oneonta Giant Scale whing-ding everybody good time U] 1 11 1 m Illinois Indians / Kentucky Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60658-3224 Home 708 457-0585 Fax 7081457-2177 E-Mail Internet sysbauer@charliecnsiiteds Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Dab & Scott JustIce 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761 -1 202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indlsns Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedlorci N 47421 -31 08 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr PR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Ken Booher 1018 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginsville MO 84037-1659 Eve 816 584-2481 MUNCIE IN Two clubs Club #3387 Muncie Controliners Club #1021 Indy Sportliners sponsored Mid-States Championships June 1996 Twelve events run International Aeromodeling Center busy two days Four pictures below small sample planes competing First pictured two Stunters two Scale ships Pictures courtesy J Griner CRYSTAL LAKE IN Club #259 Lake Shore RC Club 15 members participate building covering finishing installing radio Ikon Nwst Gee Bee Y project begun December 1995 first flight June 30 1996 Some participating members shown picture First row L R B Trapp B Garbarini D Bielick R Silver E Baneck D Green Second row L R C Marsh C Rothstein G Meyer L Orlowicz J Hennessy Looks like great job flies great too Picture information Rich Silver COUNTRY CLUB HILLS IL recent Sunday air wars reigned Club # 274 Suburban Aero Club held RC Combat contest fliers like compete motto Second place first loser 16 pilots competition during 12 heats plus final round 10 streamers got cut streamers 20-foot-long crepe paper Pictured combatants planes CHICAGO IL Club # 1392 Chicagoland Circle Cutters held spring 80 mph Combat event Pictured L R C Gay M Palermo chasing clouds away Nine-year-old Skyler Skelley dad Larry Nashville TN flew Chicago Duke Fox Memorial Combat Contest August above infortnation pictures Bud Bodzioch Model Aviation / Minnesota me Hass resident Drive MI QOUY8 510-6243 810 879-5522 Don Bentfield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Bill Millar 712 Grand Ave Patoskey Ml 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summarton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 IT IS WITH SAD HEART last colunm will writing VP District VII has enjoyable year wish other commitments like paying mortgage allowed continue hope will allowed serve AVP future enjoyable part being VP has meeting fellow modelers great group people Please PLEASE make sure community knows about rewards aeromodeling Give some stick time visitor field great sport Encourage others participate individuals clubs have invited welcomed fields events banquets please accept heartfelt thanks Speaking banquets just attended two great ones CARDs banquet Lansing MI superbly organized Dale Farlin Monty Thocker Toledo Weak Signals banquet Both wonderful events think Ohio should part District VII might able attend Weak Signals event next year Bert Kelly Frequency Coordinator eastern half district has moved warmer quarters profound thanks go Bert years service district Let indulge just moment lead picture number 3 son Christopher age 4 yours truly Chris Easy Fly 40 got fired going flying field some Christophers airplanes consisted 3 x 4 x 12 balsa block strip spruce wing pilot some kind engine glued front Chris never hesitant explain anyone well configuration would fly started building 40 Chris always participated gluing corrected failed use Z bend pliers called out instruction aileron hook up absolutely stitch see him proudly carry bird stage club meeting Youd have sworn going hit step chair bit hangar rash won prize evening Chris loves loops rolls working transmitter sitting between legs Number 2 son David after long hiatus back flying too Dave went flying trainer low wing sport Pattern plane week Thanks letting proud Papa Pictures will complete column Have great 1997 uary 1997 165 Flying Electrons jumpers arrive fly-in Pictured Ken Scarince Laurie Worth Tim Hamilton Steve Nellesen Greg Schultz Bill Sykes seated Minnesota State Fair 4-H Model Aviation Exhibit Ace Weeks Special bipe built Greg Schultz doesnt get better 4 year old Chris Hass Dad See text Pat Frederickson holding husband Lees G Shark prior starting 25th Anniversary Fly-In Kent Aero Modelers field western Ml La Crosse WI home new club Coulee Region Modelers Coulee old Indian word meaning hidden valley Part action Chesaning Area Modelers Chesaning Ml swap shop Benzie Area Rcers Thompsonville Ml hosted 43 aircraft fly-in Held conjunction balloon fest over 200 spectators saw Livingston County RC Club Howell Ml put four-hour show Larry McCartney presents raffle winner Tim Hewlett ready go airplane Part flight line Flying Electrons Menomonee Falls WI Charity Fly-In Don Finacane Arcadia WI sent pictures beautiful choppers 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 6th ring away Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126- SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 804 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John VeIls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2826 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234214 241-8492 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018817 467-9211 Louisiana must get rain week whole Central Texas area gets year went back New Orleans Ozone R/C Electric Fun-Fly past October did rain Something like 10 inches 24 hours intermittent showers throughout day Saturday yet least two models up worst am convinced Electric flying stay hear event drawing over 250 entries Keystone PA Electric Fly did 1996 its wake-up time everyone No longer should Electric event results go wanting individual heading folks have formed own SIG will surprised membership becomes largest entrants districts Bob Aberle partner Tom Hunt two young men gorgeous B-17 came New York Bonny Bill Jenkins Tennessee Exec VP Doug Holland came North Carolina mention few Having involved two-cycle engines life couldnt understand movement Electrics quite some time started hearing about lost flying sites due noise What really made wake up hearing areas noise-sensitive no allowed start engine country pretty large also becoming more congested Being able fly quietly infinitely better being able fly Think about new liability waiver Pylon Racing hammered out Contest Board Safety Committee NMPRA has brought letters phone calls ever before Since final form has voted yet 11/96 rumor has waiver will void regular AMA insurance What about agreeing sue participating sponsors event part Nothing else Regardless circumstances obeying AMA Safety Code etc etc waiver says will hold organizers sponsors contest directors AMA blameless Complaints about having wear safety gear just dont hold water speak have required other events years no ill effects extra eye shade needed protective headgear has expandable inner band will allow billed cap under high compliment due NMPRA safety committee its mature reasonable approach formulating sound solution problem threat its continued existence Tip Month base metal glow plugs platinum allergic aluminum much aluminum engines natural glow plug bombarded tiny particles aluminum running engine changes its setting no apparent reason could gradual erosion plugs element Try plug change before changing tricky needle settings 4166 Model Aviation 4Now full trim BB Webers fantastic B-29 requires 2 pilots trasnmitters perform functions drought broken wasnt kind big Bomber Field Fly-In last Sept Over 100 pilots brought 130 aircraft after 12 inches rain previous 4 days grounds wet spectators parked along both sides farm road mile either direction BB Weber appreciative such dedication admission free just some really BIG birds Russ Vice Pr PO Box Solen NO Days 701 445-,32 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Saline KS 67401 Jim Rlcketta 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 571 03-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Nebraska Grand Island Nebraska HiElyers Model Airplane Club Old-Timer Fun-fly Twentyeight old-timers pilots Signed up second annual HiElyers Meet devoted vintage aircraft high-wing trainers Wind rain spoiled originally designated date moved Fun-fly next SundaySeptember 22 1996 excellent turnout despite rain date HiFlyers intent hold Fall Old-Timers Meet year devoted vintage RC-assist aircraft Free Flight era pre-1950 high-wing trainers include high-wing trainers incentive newer fliers area participate since trainers have similar flight characteristics Old-Timers Just last years meet surprisingly large variety older aircraft included following owners flying QuakersJohn Anderson Hank Coons Jeremy Encinger Dick Hansen Matt Purdy Frank Webber Miss America PietenpolTed Hansen 1940 New RulerLee Machmuller PowerhouseBob McClure 1913 Etrich TaubeEd Conroy Custom Cavalier 60 TaylorcraftMark Bergt WACO Stearman biplane Scott Zimmerman Pacific AceGary Sandstead CumulusDon Hansen Old ReliableDick Bebrens fleetsterVerlon Goosic John Anderson built flying Quakers meet took orders build two will make numbers 11 12 coming out shop Anyone Old-Timer aircraft high-wing trainer welconie Hiflyers 1997 Old-Timer Fun-Fly will September 7 1997 700-foot grass field located 1221 South Shady Bend Road Grand Island Nebraska Gary Sandstead Club Secretary Love-Air KC Club registered another maingear landing hosting third annual IMAA Big Bird Rally during third weekend August Sixty-eight pilots Wyoming Nebraska New Mexico Indiana Colorado 109 planes visited Love-Air RICs field over two-day event Big Bird staff pleased see good contingent Albuquerque New Mexico fliers Jim Taffy Maddox won Jack Quinn modified ready fly Sr Cadet sent note . thank opportumty participate event first such event several respects loved Jim adds Well back pilots spectators staff built up some big numbers various departments During 14 hours official LMAA flying 238 ffights logged way calculate 238 flights works out average 2 3 planes air times during 14 hours flight addition 200 hamburgers 100 hot dogs 12 dozen donuts eaten 450 sodas 40 gallons free ice water consumed Saturdays flying ended informal BBQ field year staff stationed Air Bosses two runway access points air bosses integrated outbound traffic landing approachesgiving landings priority over outbound planes Walking along ramp could find models sizes designs including twins Dick Baldwins 11-foot Bellanca Air Bus Dick Snyders 14-foot 2X Sr Cadet took honors largest planes Multiengine aircraft included Vince Evans Part-a-Nava Don Parsons de Havilland Hornet Don Bottrans Junk Yard Dog JYD trimotor Various sizes models Extra 300s found also models older aircraft enjoyed watching Don Parson go through twin startup procedure same proven procedure wrote about some Model Aviation RC Scale articles January 1990 approximate Don summarized rally top 10-15% IMAA events USA . enjoyed event . well presented Interested Love-Air Activities Big Bird notes Visit web site http\\wwwpawneenetcomllarc/ See next year Gene Burmeister Secretary 970 223-6542 E-Mail sxgr26a@prodigycom February 1997 167 Powerhouse owned Bob McClure along Big Bee owned Leonard Psota Old Reliable owned Dick Behrens Miss America Pietenpol owned Ted Hansen 1940 New Ruler owned Lee Machmuller News Colorado future RC flier plans improvements would make Dick Snyders 2X Senior Cadets cabin Andy Simmering Greeley CO pulls some flightilne duty Arizona California Hawaii / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom httpl/wwwama-1 OconVama Darwin Barrie Scottsdale Arizona 602 946-8955 Don Goeschl Lancaster California 805 940-6066 Darlene Frederick Santa Rosa California 707 525-8815 Marc Karpowich Logan Utah 801 752-3639 Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California 408 463-0907 Dave Pinluv Las Vegas Nevada 702 656-1772 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Eloy Marez Santa Ana California 714 540-4935 See ant moeffis column additional AVPa Coordinators Thank Brian previous three District X columns Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California south San Jose graciously served guest columnist shared us experiences Associate Vice President District X challenges faced developing maintaining flying sites South Bay area am also sure aware Brian nominated earlier year position ALMA Executive Vice President offered leadership national organization accepting nomination mnning years election EVP As write months colunm annual balloting period days closing however time published election results will final sincerely hope AMA member exercised his/her right participate organization taking part selecting leaders wish 1996 J Livotto California Invitational Free Flight contest Oct 5-6 Lost Hills California once again site two days great FAI FF competition years event also marked momentous occasion wedding District Xs top world class competitors Pierre Brun Van Nuys California Pictured Pierre bride Sylvia Strawn Brun exchange wedding vows presence friends fellow free flighters back dropped picture perfect Lost Hills sunset District X extends congratulations best wishes Pierre Sylvia May life together always Good Air thank Brian Nelson wiliingness come forward offer time expertise leadership behalf 25000 AMA members District X wish thank years candidates giving themselves participating selection process As approach new year work developing preparing 1997 AMA National Aeromodeling Exhibition intensifying San Jose California surrounding South Bay area has chosen site 97 AMA Expo dates have set nine-day period starting Labor Day weekend August 30 through Sunday September 7 Seven local flying sites two full scale airports have identified venues dozen events will culminate weekend September 6-7 giant RC Air Show industry showcase Planned events include RC aerobatics both IMAC pattern helicopter fun fly/competition soaring RC Scale electric Control line Giant Scale racing warbird pylon racing quarter scale fly-in SAM old timer events Jet Rally lots general flying youth activities fun events get-togethers Bar-B-Qs fun whole family will lots time visit fellow modelers share ideas experiences well opportunities visit sites activities City Bay Over next several months will conducting series Town Hall meetings throughout District provide additional information regarding Expo opportunity discuss current aeromodeling organizational issues Mailings will made AMA chartered clubs meeting dates times locations will posted District X Web Page well District X column Till next time. Keepem safe Keepem flyn Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents District X attends 1996 Tournament Champions Oct 24-27 hosted Mr William G Bennett Sahara Hotel Casino Steve Stricker Baltimore Maryland 1996 TOC top points winner World Champion top photo features Steves 437% Extra 300S using 3W-i 60 4C engine 30-12 prop Dick Skoglund Lancaster California seen Sig Kadet Senior/Mooney Canyon Crosswinds Scale Fun Fly Castaic California Oct 5 Bill Cunningham L Chouteau Oklahoma fifth-place winner years Tournament Champions pictured receiving Bill Cunningham Perpetual Trophy Giant Scale Air Racing Association President David Bridi having won Unlimited Gold Class race 1996 GSARA season Central Valley RC Soaring Clubs 23rd Annual Fall Soaring Festival Oct 5-6 Visalia California . another great success best thermal duration events world Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56ih Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowsione Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincoti 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ci LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E#14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Gary Harris sent photo Ken Burdick teaching Cristine Rein control line flying Harvey Field Snohomish WA Sept model 15 size diesel combat ship Congratulations Paul Walker Paul inducted Control Line Precision Aerobatics Hall Fame year 84 94 won Nationals Walker Cup seven times second twice third once including run five straight wins 90 94 92 First World US team swept FAI finals summer Paul took second World Champs point Paul arguably greatest stunt flyer history sport North West Soaring Society 20th annual NWSS Tournament sod farm near Tn-Cities Unfortunately wind blew 30 mph qualifying rounds Sat & again Sun morning picked up bit changed direction finals Some a/c carrying excess 2 lbs ballast effort penetrate Tom Culmsee CD has 17 20 years contest Tom excellent CD doing professional fair job great deal class showed rest country ran soaring 89 Nats Wendy Wagner Editor Hangar Talk Newsletter South Lane R/C Modelers sent pictures information about inaugural Fertile Turtle Fun Fly & Swap Meet Duane Elliott has 35mm camera carried PT-40 took picture fields layout David Dybevik captures festivities video pilots spectators watch South Lane club also booth Oregon Air Space Fair Eugene good event spite 1070 temperature Note special model display unit models displayed along side wing F-4 Phantom II club banner center left Pitts Silver Leader Club Plaque rests Pitts wing volunteer officers ongoing business district such officer Scale Contest Board member AVP Jerry Holcomb Soon new scale rules will proposed have interest scale modeling should read rules send comments Jerry arent aware scale work picture Jerry Supermarine Air Yacht scratch built own plans gem No hangar queen has flown several Pine Hollow contests Kathy Duncan intrepid photographer Salem R/C Pilots Assoc sent some pictures Silverton Fun Fly Chris Hendricks Goldberg Cub Chris 12 still learning flies well will probably top flier before too long Scott Marcum used Doc Mathews kitbash directions produce Ultimate Aced 4-120 HAPPY NEW YEAR !! uary 1997 169
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Inside View Headquarters emy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 AMA/Chartes H Grant Sch&arships year Academy provides scholarship awards approximately $20000 high-school graduates part AMA/Charles H Grant Scholarship Program several criteria used selection process include scholastic achievement modeling activity school/community activity addition Charles Grant awards three others Sig Memorial Scholarship Program provides awards based combination modeling achievement financial need Tom Hutchinson Memorial Scholarship provides awards modelers achievement Free Flight activity award provided Toledo Weak Signals presented top candidate AMA/Charles H Grant Scholarships Applications detailed information concerning awards may obtained contacting AMA Headquarters deadline submitting application April 30 1997 top award 1996 $7000 presented Katie Bosman Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin graduated honors Sturgeon Bay High School Currently attending University Wisconsin-Green Bay Katie pursuing Communications/Graphic Arts degree served awardwinning reporter graphic artist high school newspaper became co editor senior year Katies modeling career began during 4-H club activities 1987 built Comet J-3 Cub met members Bay Flyers Club contact resulted members teaching build fly design own models Bob Underwood Katie still builds competes Indoor Peanut Scale models also flies RC models Starting Goldberg Gentle Lady 1990 has built competed six other models building skills attention detail soon progressed point members club pressed service building repairing models Skip Miller F3B World Champ moved describe Nats competition model immaculate 1994 suggestion experienced competitors Katie attended Nats Though initially laughed thought participation such high level competition found herself 1994 Senior Two-Meter Sailplane champion addition flying Katie has provided written material Model Aviation column clubs monthly newsletter also helped design lighting system used night flying club Katie along friend/flying buddy making plans some day building flying own full-scale aircraft addition Charles H Grant award $7000 Katie received $3500 Weak Signals club monies generated through raffle prize drawings held during annual Toledo Expo Patrick Schuett Aurora Illinois garnered second-place Grant award $5000 high school starting member tennis team member National Honor Society Illinois StatePatrick Schuett Scholar addition being member two model clubs Patrick also president local aviation Explorer post February 1997 155 Katie Bosman Patrick introduced modeling age four flew first Control Line model soloed age five age eight entered first competition placed second Though has designed built flown various types model aircraft modeling career has centered Control Line specific passion lies Precision Aerobatics has competed Nats has placed high second age category Patrick states modeling has significant impact life teaching him lessons such sportsmanship physics provided much motivation career decision currently student University Illinois UrbanalChampaign pursuing career aeronautical engineering work experience has followed variety activities including being waiter paint clerk engineering company Currently working lab assistant Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory Mark Richmond Carmel Indiana received Charles H Grant award $2500 following graduation June 1996 School Engineering Purdue University now school home addition school activities Mark spent 12 hours week working dental assistant pediatric dentistry office time scholastic science club called Science Olympiad science club modeling skills played important role being 1993 national champion record holder engineering event Bridge Building Mark become 1996 national champion record holder Tower Building winning tower required supported 20 kilograms 44 pounds weighed slightly four grams Much Marks prowess scientific field direct result Indoor modeling experience addition Junior National Champion Intermediate Stick Easy B Hand Launch Stick Novice Pennyplane Pennyplane 1992 part FlB team Junior World Championships Lucenec Czechoslovakia finished eighth individual contributed team being bronze medalists Besides modeling science activities Mark enjoys tennis basketball fishing reading addition Grant Scholarship Scholarship committee awarded Hutchinson Scholarship amount $1000 outstanding Free Flight activity Michael Hudson York Pennsylvania received Charles Grant award $2500 Currently enrolled York College Pennsylvania pursuing engineering career During high school Michael engaged variety activities such marching symphonic band Physics Club History Club Science Olympiad Community activities included March Dimes Chain Reaction Council American Cancer Society Michael participates Engineering Practice Design Studio EPADS groups University level competitive level worked team design machine would fulfill specific task team finished first final event noncompetitive basis obtaining experience constructing apparatus vital new mechanical engineering curriculum team four individuals designing constructing 20-foot wind tunnel Michael currently finishing latest modeling project Ultra Sport 1000 Having taught numerous individuals fly experimenting aircraft designs has created desire obtain pilots license enhanced following first ride small aircraft during visit airport adjacent AMA property Muncie further desire put engineering education use model design Currently co-op work program may afford such opportunity model field Todd Ryan Pasco Washington received $2000 Sig Memorial Scholarship 1996 After graduating Columbia High School entered Oregon Institute Technology engaged studies become mechanical engineer high-school activities included basketball baseball Science Club Ecology representative Educational School District #143 work Community Help Organization Todd has member AMA since 1989 During period has accumulated 241 first place 167 second place 198 third place finishes control line competitive events has held numerous AMA records Profile Carrier 21 Sport Speed Formula 40 introduction flying came 1989 after working AMA Nats RC Pylon Under instruction father Curtiss Ryan learned fly Sig Skyray Todd joined newly formed club Columbia Basis Balsa Bashers 1995 elected president club also hosted portions 1995 Nats Academy salutes young people wishes well studies blished 1969 AMA Hall Fame honors men women have made significant contributions hobby/sport model aviation list members long distinguished others yet Hall worthy induction Any AMA member can submit Hall Fame nomination Consider nominating persons has positive impact some facet aeromodeling nomination form call write Mary Lou Vojslavek AMA Headquarters Deadline nominations March 31 1997 156 Model Aviation 4Michael Hudson Mark Richmond elected President organization thought job pretty well figured out 17 years AMA Executive Council split about evenly between Dist III VP EDP thinking knew what presidency involved also thought pretty good idea membership stood subjects would like see us go obvious members didnt agree everything majority same mind least what thought What didnt realize just much advice president received corners organization advice comes via forums sometimes letter phone call occasionally face face discussion member also takes forms Letters sometimes involve small pat back followed oh way sometimes start right out dummies solution obvious Phone calls usually involve some problem member having along plea help comes way should handled future have line Its obvious AMA should should quit doing 72?? time members agree completely Hmmmn what trick cant get 14 members EC agree completely very often someone out sure comment wet everybody agrees best situations face face situations vary scheduled appointment chance encounter Psst AMA s biggest problem what should everybody agrees formal meeting consultants members staff EC members reason face face best get discuss other sides issue fact everybody DOESNT agree seldom am able change mind someone obvious solution can usually least make aware other considerations Aeromodeling wonderful hobby wonderful things about wide range things can within hobby Activities range R/C Giant Scale racing its thousand dollar commitment team uniforms significant purses etc first time youngster throws paper airplane winds rubber model back yard whisper quiet indoor microfilm wild fury CL Combat flying scale models involving thousands hours slide together balsa glider Hard nosed competitors club member talks about model airplanes lot works hard club never gets around building flying model build dont fly Just fly dont build Some want latest turbines others want simplicity OldTimers have airshow team pilots closet modelers fly themselves short have Aeromodeling its glory diversity addition aeromodeling thing above seem have common belief some form organization necessary Most seem agree local club good idea some belong organization dedicated specific area interest within aeromodeling family surprising fact think national organization necessary just what organization should much difficult get agreement comes down determining what organization should spend its money attitude becomes universal Spend improving aspect aeromodeling important need Spending priorities among difficult things deal particularly discussions members faced having determine some spending priorities upcoming Executive Council meeting Last month related initial budget projected deficit some $1 70k finance committee has whittled g written have up $60k surplus Considering total budget $72 million isnt much room contingencies say nothing capital improvements becoming obvious something going have go going difficult give up some traditional funding programs order fund some programs EC feels necessary cost supplying absolutely necessary goes up availability funding other programs will drop trick coming agreement what absolutely necessary what necessary what desirable what beneficial Given diversity membership its easy task Any program absolutely necessary will looked determine its cost/benefit ratio Among programs coming under scrutiny will FAIinteruational aeromodeling traditional programs may have cut back order support generally beneficial programs Show Team support another interesting situation have staff Executive Council member proposals double support drop support entirely Its going interesting Oh ya average AMA member try benefit reminds three statisticians out target shooting first fired missed 3 ft left second fired missed 3 ft right third put gun away said BULLSEYE cant better . have sad note pass month Pete Sotich AMA President 1961/62 passed away Nov 5 heart attack Pete brother Charlie icons history AMA AMA better organization today result Petes efforts place its history assured heartfelt condolences go out family uary 1997 157 joyce Hager AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Did Know benefits being AMA member ability join local club receive assistance learning fly part group people have same interest approximately 2500 chartered clubsmore 50% membership belongs chartered club 3000 additional insurance certificates have issued various clubs Now sad note great ladies AMA no longer us years volunteer worker Nationals world championships trade shows special events So husband team worked behalf AMA membersthey also provided additional support financial backing Its fact five Life memberships family Besides paying such memberships themselves Bryant Ellaine Thompson signed up three granddaughter Cara Lee son Mark Marks wife Penny Bryant typically worked behind scenes Nats setting up equipment marking field layouts delivering materials supplies needed various events much Ellaine usually sold souvenirs helped PR assisted Nats HQ staff sometimes also worked together organizing conducting Nats hobby shop sales operation well qualified years ran own hobby shop Illinois very successful enterprise contrast hobby shops elsewhere struggled get Ellaine big factor success Ellaine always willing hard worker quiet dont rock boat spectatorshe often spoke mind AMA officers others saw heard things didnt like militant let people know things could done better knew what talking about wasnt bashful about During 1989 AerOlympics combined group world championships hosted simultaneously US Chesapeake Virginia souvenir sales operation Ellaine three women along Lillian Worth Jan Greenwood recorded highest-ever sales total AMA eventmore $18000 week About three years ago Ellaine diagnosed having leukemia problem went through ups downs disease got less prominent Eventually though disease prevailed Ellaine left us September 9 1996 women have important AMA model aviation contributing greatly growth progress Ellaine Thompson best Several years ago AMA instituted Introductory Pilot Program clubs use program developed non-AMA member may fly Chartered Club field receive member liability insurance protection long helshe flying under direct supervision clubdesignated Introductory Pilot nonAMA member will have same liability insurance coverage other AMA members receive solely under direct one-on-one supervision Intro Pilot period 30 consecutive days starting first session Pai-ticipation program one-time basis program covers training activities does constitute permission fly organized event AMA members clubs sanctioned otherwise 465 chartered clubs currently use program 1107 total intro pilots So know someone may interested learning fly contact club department AMA HQ find out what club near has either program like available Clubs key individuals having successful experiences bringing new members hobby Keep up good work attended Indoor World Championships Moscow Idaho past summer pleasure meeting new faces Following letter member Idaho club award AMA Awards Club Contests Events club looking making awards plaques event trophies little different try incorporating various AMA Awards supply catalog Over past few years have found AMA awards have provided members contestants quality memento various fun-fly Scale float flyers awards quality wood plaque nicely finished enriched engraved plate various AMA supply items provides good award club medallion series looks very good first second third-place awards Use AMA decal series something truly unique club function pilot recognition use AMA instrument coaster series allows outstanding award very much appreciated winning participants sometimes have 2-Bad award pilot very poor flying experience during Polar Bear Float Flyers Contests . large AMA decal downed plane seems go over very well though case CyA glue may required fly again Dig out current AMA catalog select new award series surprise club members contestants R Lynn Hendry Lewis Clark RC Model Club Lewiston ID Thanks Lynn suggestion hope other clubs will find information useful Model Aviation 4 U ezei h g isi ug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Femwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 very wealthy man once told never earn enough money live have learn live what earn AIVIA has same problem As writing budget 1997 has approved Executive Council next Council meeting November 16 1996 budget agenda process compile budget long hard am going give budget preparation schedule 1997 will note number people involved budget preparation process Following October 11 1996 meeting Ed McCollough worked independently budget After several phone calls budget ready submission Executive Council Members Executive Council have lot personal interests interests will have compromised year although strong differences have managed remain friends hope after budget meeting can say same am sure will Until later script The budget passed took long hours hard work smoke cleared wishes put hold some forwardlooking programs started opinion Executive Council whole has knowledge about budget often case real need money-making ideas work know ways not-for-profit organization can earn money please notify District Vice President Jersey/ New York/ Europe 1997 BUDGET SCHEDULE DATE Mid-June July 19 August 14 August 21 August 23 OPERATION Vicki creates budget spreadsheet prior years current years financial data along forecast remaining year current years budget also included comparison Vicki distributes budget worksheets managers Department operating budgets due Vicki consolidate Consolidated budget due Joyce Capital requests due Vicki Joyce Vicki met following managers August 26 300- 500 August 27 200- 400 400- 500 August 28 1000 1200 100- 300 August 29 830 1000 1000 1200 100- 300 300- 500 September 4 September 11 September 13 October 11 Maintenance Greg Chartrand Membership Colleen Pierce & Carl Maroney Special Services Carl Maroney Model Aviation Rob Kurek P/R Marketing Jay Mealy Computers David Norris & Greg Minch Museum Gary Prater Competition Steve Kaluf Operations/Admin Joyce & Vicki fill what left Consolidated capital requests due Joyce Revised operating capital budget due Joyce Budgets sent Finance Committee members FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING meeting lasted 800 am 700 pm Members committee follows Chairman Ed McCollough Doug Holland Russ Miller Charles Castaing Dave Brown Vicki Barkdull Joyce Hager also attendance Associate Vice Presidents Ray Jaschkue 59 Livingston Street St James NY 1 17e0 51e 8e2-55a9 Dave Babcock 445 Stoclntsn Street Highistows NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAC AFCENT CMR deS BOX 589 APO AE 09703 Wes De Coo es Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1 308 Vlncejuitano leShamrsckRoad Rocky Point NY 11778 George Buso 11 Maple Lane Hyde Park NY 12938 Adam Sattter dl Pesy Avenue Lethan NY 121102433 Dave Mathewson Boo 913 Camilius NY 13031 Bill POpibress 2 Hemlock Court Seugerties NY 12477 James M Lewis PO el Ogdenburg NY 13889-0081 Mitler PO Boo 335 Princeton Junction NJ 08950 Prequency Coordinator Los Seater 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135-9507 315 5953445 October 15Revised budget sent Finance Committee final approval Several telephone calls questions answers between Finance committee HQ October 31 Budget sent full council review November 16 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING Budget will discussed approved full council February 1997 159 District II column will return March Connecticut / Maine Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Maratona Mills MA 02648-1866 MASSCUP-MITCH LILY MEMORIAL Carlos Carla Serra Litewave couple has traveled just about Northeast contests Carlos tough never-say-die competitor Dick Faith Wails biplane Mike Cooper family Mike competing Intermediate class traveled way Pennsylvania flies Magnum Walt Johnson 1960 design Trophy Trainer Excellent profile model qualifies Classic event Rob Larson modified originalhis first full-blown Stunter Excellent workmanship Father-and-son team Dave Woody Midgley No contest can run good team behind-the scenes people L-R Rachel Doris Carville Dotty Cook Ann Carville Dave Cook L Assistant CD Dick Carville Dick Carville presents special award Dave Cook contribution world Stunt Dick Wails presents fourth-place Advanced plaque Joe Ortiz 160 Model Aviation Pennsylvania West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Couri Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 215 797-6597 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Donald Klopp 637 Hamilton Court Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-0129 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 513 435-9232 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Aerial Video Have ever wondered what pilot would see fly model aircraft districts fine modelers has solved question constructing model flying television station Roger Groves Jerusalem Ohio licensed amateur radio operator interest video transmission Over past three years has developed model will transmit television signal flight Transmission other amateurs has approximately 30 miles following specification give some insight Rogers aircraft MACATV television equipment Aircraft wingspan105 inches Weight28 lb PowerZenoah G38 two videos include B&W camera240-line resolution color camera440-line resolution transmitter 11/2 watts 43925 Mhz video produced MACATV very good have copy anyone interested can borrow Roger willing demonstrate operation within reasonable traveling distance home can contacted 37991 Skinner Grimes Road Jerusalem Ohio 43747 can also call between 5-9 pm 614 7572451 Thistledown Flyers AVP Joe Vislay provided following pictures attendees IMAA Fly-In Napoleon Ohio appears everyone enjoyed great meet SPARKS Pittsburghs South Park Club SPARKS held annual Giant Scale event Finleyville Airport Great weather newly paved runway lots hard work produced truly outstanding weekend event promises grow larger featured on-the-site hobby shop programs kids plus food other vendors range aircraft filled flight line varied Cubs Confederate Air Force B-29 flights announced Don Riggs local TV star Thanks go AVP John Hathaway report pictures uary 1997 161 Another photo MACATV Joe Turney AT-6 Harvey Wheeler Curtiss Robin Herbert Merel prepares J-3 Byron Gee Bee R-1 powered G-62 Norm Meeks Moon Township Roger Groves holds flying television station MACATV Larry Russeau Spacewalker B-29 powered four 05 70 Surpass engines Really sounded great did bomb drops runway Ron Saporito Warren Pennsylvania Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland/North Carolina / Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 919 441-5855 Fax 919 441-6554 Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Ct Raleigh NC 27613 Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Milibrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Road Chesapeake VA 23322 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Frequency Coordinator Paul Vacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 RC Contest Coordinator Dave Evans 6124 Apt E Lexington Court Virginia Beach VA 23464 Home Phone 804 523-5449 Results Special Election results special election show have elected Vice President District IV Thanks supported thanks evelyone voted election whether Bradat least took time vote AVP Program Located heading column names addresses Associate Vice Presidents District IV Starting next column AVPs will writing part column will contacting clubs area find out what doing will use information portion column Newsletter Editors am going compile list Newsletter Editors District hopes using medium source communication clubs members District IV past have tried use list Club Contact names part AMA Club listings Unfortunately does seem work very well would suggest club president review may have listed club contact person Advise will sending information through club comments suggestions reference AMA business Council actions District IV Fax have installed dedicated fax line can communicate 24hour basis fax number 919 441-6554 send fax please include fax telephone number reply District IV Officers present time will no change District officers will beholding mini district meetings district officers clubs area would like have 7 8 clubs area get together AVP area have mini district meeting talk about AMA get ideas suggestions will talking AVPs help program am sure would open suggestions may have good location meetings Are AMA know has sald before keep mind am represent YOU ARE THE AMA input ideas suggestions yes also complaints can make difference have complaint tell about itbut also offer suggestion better way Congratulations Congratulations members Norfolk Aeromodelers celebrating 50th year operation established 1946 club called Tidewater Gas Modelers back before World War II dont count years because name change now looking forward next 50 years Model Aviation ki 1 1 ie] t Alabama / Florida Georgia Mississippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone/FAX205 252-2654 AssocIate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewicz 3626 Ranchwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 WHihelmina Chihasz 2526 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 James M Edwards 600 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Palsy AL 36535 Karl Hensel 383 briarwood #42 Meridian MS 39305 Louise Izzo 296 Hentridge Way Wintereprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornles Dr N Charleston SC 2940S Chris Joiner 55 Lee Rd 238 Phenis City AL 36667 Or John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom MorrIs 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36256 Linda OHearn 3415 Maze Ln brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grove Slvd Panama City beach FL32405 George Perryman 3644 Lake Smyrna GA 30062 Frank Tiano 15300 Esiuncia Lane Went Palm Snack FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd Gainnsville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Mancheoter TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 666 Sos 10397 Psiardo Paerto Rico 00736 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd Inlerlachen FL 32146 Phone 804 664-2517 Aiken South Carolina other day snapped shot important flyers preparing start day flying 10th Annual Fall Fly-In Aiken RC Soc ARCS Included necessarily limited Cliff Ashley Bill Boynton Tom Conner Pete Griggs Randy McDowell Jim Ray Mel Sires William Tuxworth Vee Whatley Russell Young Jay Bilyeu Tag Godfry Matt McDowell Wayne Rickenbacker Warren Stanford Allan Wehman Jim Wright Bud Zobel appeared ball everybody looked happy Mel Sires Fly-In CD Vee Whatleys toy airplane has much fun playing original design 12 feet span 42 inch chord 42 square feet Vee told has 5 pounds lead front know calls BIG B look close can see baby BIG B next subject South Carolina may forgiven what Im going next Sam said OK Sam Contest Director prestigious Low Country RC Flyers Club Charleston South Carolina photo little bit dated taken annual club picnic April Dont ask April because wont get straight answer have new field Mullet Hall County Park runway 640 150 always mowed 100 acres fly-over locally regionally famous flyers Charleston LCRC Club Picnic John Rhodes Todd Turner Andy Mitchum Irv Schieiber Jim Palmer Mike Bright Chip Gibson Carroll Selander Larry Ledford Robert Johnson Clarence Glover Lawrence Lucas Paul Viette Hunter Henderlite Fred Howard Nelson Silver Bill Reid George Buckler Joe Valicenti Bill Shoemaker Basil Youngblood Gary Jarvis Ray Reed Howard Quillin Ken Hanjes Sam reports many family members also attended cannot give names because have picture Florida other day covered Radio Control Combat Contest Brandon below some friendly contestants allowed take picture show Including Lucien Miller Henry Burnside William Buruside Jason Burnside Troy Martin Wayne Smith Kathy Smith Bob Gerstein Bucky Gerstein above Lucien Miller again pretty wife Darla holding OS 15 powered original airplane RC Combat Last month big Fly-In Oneonta Alabama held March Dimes included giant scale models both AMA IMAA rules observed affair sponsored City Oneonta Birmingham Skyscrapers BAMA Flyers Bham RC Alabaster RC Clanton Cloud Climbers proceeds went March Dimes help prevent Birth Defects Some very large realistic models showed up Tom Pachetti above piecing together Gee Bee R- 1 model looks very real flys good looks Gee Bee way stands Granville Brothers little fat racers almost no rudder raced before wing flaps introduced pilots constrained land unbelievable speeds couple famous flyers including Lowell Bayles forfeited lives flying Gee Bees Janes Encyclopedia mentions Jimmy Doolittle won 1932 Thompson Trophy Race 2526 mph Gee Bee Pratt & Whitney 800 hp Wasp engine Janes described racing aircraft little huge engine fitted minimum airframe None historical reflection takes anything away Toms magnificent working model famous airplane 4February 1997 163 Shown above tents andsoforth put up conduct Oneonta Giant Scale whing-ding everybody good time U] 1 11 1 m Illinois Indians / Kentucky Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60658-3224 Home 708 457-0585 Fax 7081457-2177 E-Mail Internet sysbauer@charliecnsiiteds Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Dab & Scott JustIce 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761 -1 202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indlsns Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedlorci N 47421 -31 08 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr PR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Ken Booher 1018 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginsville MO 84037-1659 Eve 816 584-2481 MUNCIE IN Two clubs Club #3387 Muncie Controliners Club #1021 Indy Sportliners sponsored Mid-States Championships June 1996 Twelve events run International Aeromodeling Center busy two days Four pictures below small sample planes competing First pictured two Stunters two Scale ships Pictures courtesy J Griner CRYSTAL LAKE IN Club #259 Lake Shore RC Club 15 members participate building covering finishing installing radio Ikon Nwst Gee Bee Y project begun December 1995 first flight June 30 1996 Some participating members shown picture First row L R B Trapp B Garbarini D Bielick R Silver E Baneck D Green Second row L R C Marsh C Rothstein G Meyer L Orlowicz J Hennessy Looks like great job flies great too Picture information Rich Silver COUNTRY CLUB HILLS IL recent Sunday air wars reigned Club # 274 Suburban Aero Club held RC Combat contest fliers like compete motto Second place first loser 16 pilots competition during 12 heats plus final round 10 streamers got cut streamers 20-foot-long crepe paper Pictured combatants planes CHICAGO IL Club # 1392 Chicagoland Circle Cutters held spring 80 mph Combat event Pictured L R C Gay M Palermo chasing clouds away Nine-year-old Skyler Skelley dad Larry Nashville TN flew Chicago Duke Fox Memorial Combat Contest August above infortnation pictures Bud Bodzioch Model Aviation / Minnesota me Hass resident Drive MI QOUY8 510-6243 810 879-5522 Don Bentfield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Bill Millar 712 Grand Ave Patoskey Ml 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summarton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 IT IS WITH SAD HEART last colunm will writing VP District VII has enjoyable year wish other commitments like paying mortgage allowed continue hope will allowed serve AVP future enjoyable part being VP has meeting fellow modelers great group people Please PLEASE make sure community knows about rewards aeromodeling Give some stick time visitor field great sport Encourage others participate individuals clubs have invited welcomed fields events banquets please accept heartfelt thanks Speaking banquets just attended two great ones CARDs banquet Lansing MI superbly organized Dale Farlin Monty Thocker Toledo Weak Signals banquet Both wonderful events think Ohio should part District VII might able attend Weak Signals event next year Bert Kelly Frequency Coordinator eastern half district has moved warmer quarters profound thanks go Bert years service district Let indulge just moment lead picture number 3 son Christopher age 4 yours truly Chris Easy Fly 40 got fired going flying field some Christophers airplanes consisted 3 x 4 x 12 balsa block strip spruce wing pilot some kind engine glued front Chris never hesitant explain anyone well configuration would fly started building 40 Chris always participated gluing corrected failed use Z bend pliers called out instruction aileron hook up absolutely stitch see him proudly carry bird stage club meeting Youd have sworn going hit step chair bit hangar rash won prize evening Chris loves loops rolls working transmitter sitting between legs Number 2 son David after long hiatus back flying too Dave went flying trainer low wing sport Pattern plane week Thanks letting proud Papa Pictures will complete column Have great 1997 uary 1997 165 Flying Electrons jumpers arrive fly-in Pictured Ken Scarince Laurie Worth Tim Hamilton Steve Nellesen Greg Schultz Bill Sykes seated Minnesota State Fair 4-H Model Aviation Exhibit Ace Weeks Special bipe built Greg Schultz doesnt get better 4 year old Chris Hass Dad See text Pat Frederickson holding husband Lees G Shark prior starting 25th Anniversary Fly-In Kent Aero Modelers field western Ml La Crosse WI home new club Coulee Region Modelers Coulee old Indian word meaning hidden valley Part action Chesaning Area Modelers Chesaning Ml swap shop Benzie Area Rcers Thompsonville Ml hosted 43 aircraft fly-in Held conjunction balloon fest over 200 spectators saw Livingston County RC Club Howell Ml put four-hour show Larry McCartney presents raffle winner Tim Hewlett ready go airplane Part flight line Flying Electrons Menomonee Falls WI Charity Fly-In Don Finacane Arcadia WI sent pictures beautiful choppers 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 6th ring away Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126- SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 804 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John VeIls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2826 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234214 241-8492 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018817 467-9211 Louisiana must get rain week whole Central Texas area gets year went back New Orleans Ozone R/C Electric Fun-Fly past October did rain Something like 10 inches 24 hours intermittent showers throughout day Saturday yet least two models up worst am convinced Electric flying stay hear event drawing over 250 entries Keystone PA Electric Fly did 1996 its wake-up time everyone No longer should Electric event results go wanting individual heading folks have formed own SIG will surprised membership becomes largest entrants districts Bob Aberle partner Tom Hunt two young men gorgeous B-17 came New York Bonny Bill Jenkins Tennessee Exec VP Doug Holland came North Carolina mention few Having involved two-cycle engines life couldnt understand movement Electrics quite some time started hearing about lost flying sites due noise What really made wake up hearing areas noise-sensitive no allowed start engine country pretty large also becoming more congested Being able fly quietly infinitely better being able fly Think about new liability waiver Pylon Racing hammered out Contest Board Safety Committee NMPRA has brought letters phone calls ever before Since final form has voted yet 11/96 rumor has waiver will void regular AMA insurance What about agreeing sue participating sponsors event part Nothing else Regardless circumstances obeying AMA Safety Code etc etc waiver says will hold organizers sponsors contest directors AMA blameless Complaints about having wear safety gear just dont hold water speak have required other events years no ill effects extra eye shade needed protective headgear has expandable inner band will allow billed cap under high compliment due NMPRA safety committee its mature reasonable approach formulating sound solution problem threat its continued existence Tip Month base metal glow plugs platinum allergic aluminum much aluminum engines natural glow plug bombarded tiny particles aluminum running engine changes its setting no apparent reason could gradual erosion plugs element Try plug change before changing tricky needle settings 4166 Model Aviation 4Now full trim BB Webers fantastic B-29 requires 2 pilots trasnmitters perform functions drought broken wasnt kind big Bomber Field Fly-In last Sept Over 100 pilots brought 130 aircraft after 12 inches rain previous 4 days grounds wet spectators parked along both sides farm road mile either direction BB Weber appreciative such dedication admission free just some really BIG birds Russ Vice Pr PO Box Solen NO Days 701 445-,32 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Saline KS 67401 Jim Rlcketta 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 571 03-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Nebraska Grand Island Nebraska HiElyers Model Airplane Club Old-Timer Fun-fly Twentyeight old-timers pilots Signed up second annual HiElyers Meet devoted vintage aircraft high-wing trainers Wind rain spoiled originally designated date moved Fun-fly next SundaySeptember 22 1996 excellent turnout despite rain date HiFlyers intent hold Fall Old-Timers Meet year devoted vintage RC-assist aircraft Free Flight era pre-1950 high-wing trainers include high-wing trainers incentive newer fliers area participate since trainers have similar flight characteristics Old-Timers Just last years meet surprisingly large variety older aircraft included following owners flying QuakersJohn Anderson Hank Coons Jeremy Encinger Dick Hansen Matt Purdy Frank Webber Miss America PietenpolTed Hansen 1940 New RulerLee Machmuller PowerhouseBob McClure 1913 Etrich TaubeEd Conroy Custom Cavalier 60 TaylorcraftMark Bergt WACO Stearman biplane Scott Zimmerman Pacific AceGary Sandstead CumulusDon Hansen Old ReliableDick Bebrens fleetsterVerlon Goosic John Anderson built flying Quakers meet took orders build two will make numbers 11 12 coming out shop Anyone Old-Timer aircraft high-wing trainer welconie Hiflyers 1997 Old-Timer Fun-Fly will September 7 1997 700-foot grass field located 1221 South Shady Bend Road Grand Island Nebraska Gary Sandstead Club Secretary Love-Air KC Club registered another maingear landing hosting third annual IMAA Big Bird Rally during third weekend August Sixty-eight pilots Wyoming Nebraska New Mexico Indiana Colorado 109 planes visited Love-Air RICs field over two-day event Big Bird staff pleased see good contingent Albuquerque New Mexico fliers Jim Taffy Maddox won Jack Quinn modified ready fly Sr Cadet sent note . thank opportumty participate event first such event several respects loved Jim adds Well back pilots spectators staff built up some big numbers various departments During 14 hours official LMAA flying 238 ffights logged way calculate 238 flights works out average 2 3 planes air times during 14 hours flight addition 200 hamburgers 100 hot dogs 12 dozen donuts eaten 450 sodas 40 gallons free ice water consumed Saturdays flying ended informal BBQ field year staff stationed Air Bosses two runway access points air bosses integrated outbound traffic landing approachesgiving landings priority over outbound planes Walking along ramp could find models sizes designs including twins Dick Baldwins 11-foot Bellanca Air Bus Dick Snyders 14-foot 2X Sr Cadet took honors largest planes Multiengine aircraft included Vince Evans Part-a-Nava Don Parsons de Havilland Hornet Don Bottrans Junk Yard Dog JYD trimotor Various sizes models Extra 300s found also models older aircraft enjoyed watching Don Parson go through twin startup procedure same proven procedure wrote about some Model Aviation RC Scale articles January 1990 approximate Don summarized rally top 10-15% IMAA events USA . enjoyed event . well presented Interested Love-Air Activities Big Bird notes Visit web site http\\wwwpawneenetcomllarc/ See next year Gene Burmeister Secretary 970 223-6542 E-Mail sxgr26a@prodigycom February 1997 167 Powerhouse owned Bob McClure along Big Bee owned Leonard Psota Old Reliable owned Dick Behrens Miss America Pietenpol owned Ted Hansen 1940 New Ruler owned Lee Machmuller News Colorado future RC flier plans improvements would make Dick Snyders 2X Senior Cadets cabin Andy Simmering Greeley CO pulls some flightilne duty Arizona California Hawaii / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom httpl/wwwama-1 OconVama Darwin Barrie Scottsdale Arizona 602 946-8955 Don Goeschl Lancaster California 805 940-6066 Darlene Frederick Santa Rosa California 707 525-8815 Marc Karpowich Logan Utah 801 752-3639 Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California 408 463-0907 Dave Pinluv Las Vegas Nevada 702 656-1772 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Eloy Marez Santa Ana California 714 540-4935 See ant moeffis column additional AVPa Coordinators Thank Brian previous three District X columns Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California south San Jose graciously served guest columnist shared us experiences Associate Vice President District X challenges faced developing maintaining flying sites South Bay area am also sure aware Brian nominated earlier year position ALMA Executive Vice President offered leadership national organization accepting nomination mnning years election EVP As write months colunm annual balloting period days closing however time published election results will final sincerely hope AMA member exercised his/her right participate organization taking part selecting leaders wish 1996 J Livotto California Invitational Free Flight contest Oct 5-6 Lost Hills California once again site two days great FAI FF competition years event also marked momentous occasion wedding District Xs top world class competitors Pierre Brun Van Nuys California Pictured Pierre bride Sylvia Strawn Brun exchange wedding vows presence friends fellow free flighters back dropped picture perfect Lost Hills sunset District X extends congratulations best wishes Pierre Sylvia May life together always Good Air thank Brian Nelson wiliingness come forward offer time expertise leadership behalf 25000 AMA members District X wish thank years candidates giving themselves participating selection process As approach new year work developing preparing 1997 AMA National Aeromodeling Exhibition intensifying San Jose California surrounding South Bay area has chosen site 97 AMA Expo dates have set nine-day period starting Labor Day weekend August 30 through Sunday September 7 Seven local flying sites two full scale airports have identified venues dozen events will culminate weekend September 6-7 giant RC Air Show industry showcase Planned events include RC aerobatics both IMAC pattern helicopter fun fly/competition soaring RC Scale electric Control line Giant Scale racing warbird pylon racing quarter scale fly-in SAM old timer events Jet Rally lots general flying youth activities fun events get-togethers Bar-B-Qs fun whole family will lots time visit fellow modelers share ideas experiences well opportunities visit sites activities City Bay Over next several months will conducting series Town Hall meetings throughout District provide additional information regarding Expo opportunity discuss current aeromodeling organizational issues Mailings will made AMA chartered clubs meeting dates times locations will posted District X Web Page well District X column Till next time. Keepem safe Keepem flyn Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents District X attends 1996 Tournament Champions Oct 24-27 hosted Mr William G Bennett Sahara Hotel Casino Steve Stricker Baltimore Maryland 1996 TOC top points winner World Champion top photo features Steves 437% Extra 300S using 3W-i 60 4C engine 30-12 prop Dick Skoglund Lancaster California seen Sig Kadet Senior/Mooney Canyon Crosswinds Scale Fun Fly Castaic California Oct 5 Bill Cunningham L Chouteau Oklahoma fifth-place winner years Tournament Champions pictured receiving Bill Cunningham Perpetual Trophy Giant Scale Air Racing Association President David Bridi having won Unlimited Gold Class race 1996 GSARA season Central Valley RC Soaring Clubs 23rd Annual Fall Soaring Festival Oct 5-6 Visalia California . another great success best thermal duration events world Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56ih Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowsione Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincoti 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ci LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E#14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Gary Harris sent photo Ken Burdick teaching Cristine Rein control line flying Harvey Field Snohomish WA Sept model 15 size diesel combat ship Congratulations Paul Walker Paul inducted Control Line Precision Aerobatics Hall Fame year 84 94 won Nationals Walker Cup seven times second twice third once including run five straight wins 90 94 92 First World US team swept FAI finals summer Paul took second World Champs point Paul arguably greatest stunt flyer history sport North West Soaring Society 20th annual NWSS Tournament sod farm near Tn-Cities Unfortunately wind blew 30 mph qualifying rounds Sat & again Sun morning picked up bit changed direction finals Some a/c carrying excess 2 lbs ballast effort penetrate Tom Culmsee CD has 17 20 years contest Tom excellent CD doing professional fair job great deal class showed rest country ran soaring 89 Nats Wendy Wagner Editor Hangar Talk Newsletter South Lane R/C Modelers sent pictures information about inaugural Fertile Turtle Fun Fly & Swap Meet Duane Elliott has 35mm camera carried PT-40 took picture fields layout David Dybevik captures festivities video pilots spectators watch South Lane club also booth Oregon Air Space Fair Eugene good event spite 1070 temperature Note special model display unit models displayed along side wing F-4 Phantom II club banner center left Pitts Silver Leader Club Plaque rests Pitts wing volunteer officers ongoing business district such officer Scale Contest Board member AVP Jerry Holcomb Soon new scale rules will proposed have interest scale modeling should read rules send comments Jerry arent aware scale work picture Jerry Supermarine Air Yacht scratch built own plans gem No hangar queen has flown several Pine Hollow contests Kathy Duncan intrepid photographer Salem R/C Pilots Assoc sent some pictures Silverton Fun Fly Chris Hendricks Goldberg Cub Chris 12 still learning flies well will probably top flier before too long Scott Marcum used Doc Mathews kitbash directions produce Ultimate Aced 4-120 HAPPY NEW YEAR !! uary 1997 169
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Inside View Headquarters emy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 AMA/Chartes H Grant Sch&arships year Academy provides scholarship awards approximately $20000 high-school graduates part AMA/Charles H Grant Scholarship Program several criteria used selection process include scholastic achievement modeling activity school/community activity addition Charles Grant awards three others Sig Memorial Scholarship Program provides awards based combination modeling achievement financial need Tom Hutchinson Memorial Scholarship provides awards modelers achievement Free Flight activity award provided Toledo Weak Signals presented top candidate AMA/Charles H Grant Scholarships Applications detailed information concerning awards may obtained contacting AMA Headquarters deadline submitting application April 30 1997 top award 1996 $7000 presented Katie Bosman Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin graduated honors Sturgeon Bay High School Currently attending University Wisconsin-Green Bay Katie pursuing Communications/Graphic Arts degree served awardwinning reporter graphic artist high school newspaper became co editor senior year Katies modeling career began during 4-H club activities 1987 built Comet J-3 Cub met members Bay Flyers Club contact resulted members teaching build fly design own models Bob Underwood Katie still builds competes Indoor Peanut Scale models also flies RC models Starting Goldberg Gentle Lady 1990 has built competed six other models building skills attention detail soon progressed point members club pressed service building repairing models Skip Miller F3B World Champ moved describe Nats competition model immaculate 1994 suggestion experienced competitors Katie attended Nats Though initially laughed thought participation such high level competition found herself 1994 Senior Two-Meter Sailplane champion addition flying Katie has provided written material Model Aviation column clubs monthly newsletter also helped design lighting system used night flying club Katie along friend/flying buddy making plans some day building flying own full-scale aircraft addition Charles H Grant award $7000 Katie received $3500 Weak Signals club monies generated through raffle prize drawings held during annual Toledo Expo Patrick Schuett Aurora Illinois garnered second-place Grant award $5000 high school starting member tennis team member National Honor Society Illinois StatePatrick Schuett Scholar addition being member two model clubs Patrick also president local aviation Explorer post February 1997 155 Katie Bosman Patrick introduced modeling age four flew first Control Line model soloed age five age eight entered first competition placed second Though has designed built flown various types model aircraft modeling career has centered Control Line specific passion lies Precision Aerobatics has competed Nats has placed high second age category Patrick states modeling has significant impact life teaching him lessons such sportsmanship physics provided much motivation career decision currently student University Illinois UrbanalChampaign pursuing career aeronautical engineering work experience has followed variety activities including being waiter paint clerk engineering company Currently working lab assistant Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory Mark Richmond Carmel Indiana received Charles H Grant award $2500 following graduation June 1996 School Engineering Purdue University now school home addition school activities Mark spent 12 hours week working dental assistant pediatric dentistry office time scholastic science club called Science Olympiad science club modeling skills played important role being 1993 national champion record holder engineering event Bridge Building Mark become 1996 national champion record holder Tower Building winning tower required supported 20 kilograms 44 pounds weighed slightly four grams Much Marks prowess scientific field direct result Indoor modeling experience addition Junior National Champion Intermediate Stick Easy B Hand Launch Stick Novice Pennyplane Pennyplane 1992 part FlB team Junior World Championships Lucenec Czechoslovakia finished eighth individual contributed team being bronze medalists Besides modeling science activities Mark enjoys tennis basketball fishing reading addition Grant Scholarship Scholarship committee awarded Hutchinson Scholarship amount $1000 outstanding Free Flight activity Michael Hudson York Pennsylvania received Charles Grant award $2500 Currently enrolled York College Pennsylvania pursuing engineering career During high school Michael engaged variety activities such marching symphonic band Physics Club History Club Science Olympiad Community activities included March Dimes Chain Reaction Council American Cancer Society Michael participates Engineering Practice Design Studio EPADS groups University level competitive level worked team design machine would fulfill specific task team finished first final event noncompetitive basis obtaining experience constructing apparatus vital new mechanical engineering curriculum team four individuals designing constructing 20-foot wind tunnel Michael currently finishing latest modeling project Ultra Sport 1000 Having taught numerous individuals fly experimenting aircraft designs has created desire obtain pilots license enhanced following first ride small aircraft during visit airport adjacent AMA property Muncie further desire put engineering education use model design Currently co-op work program may afford such opportunity model field Todd Ryan Pasco Washington received $2000 Sig Memorial Scholarship 1996 After graduating Columbia High School entered Oregon Institute Technology engaged studies become mechanical engineer high-school activities included basketball baseball Science Club Ecology representative Educational School District #143 work Community Help Organization Todd has member AMA since 1989 During period has accumulated 241 first place 167 second place 198 third place finishes control line competitive events has held numerous AMA records Profile Carrier 21 Sport Speed Formula 40 introduction flying came 1989 after working AMA Nats RC Pylon Under instruction father Curtiss Ryan learned fly Sig Skyray Todd joined newly formed club Columbia Basis Balsa Bashers 1995 elected president club also hosted portions 1995 Nats Academy salutes young people wishes well studies blished 1969 AMA Hall Fame honors men women have made significant contributions hobby/sport model aviation list members long distinguished others yet Hall worthy induction Any AMA member can submit Hall Fame nomination Consider nominating persons has positive impact some facet aeromodeling nomination form call write Mary Lou Vojslavek AMA Headquarters Deadline nominations March 31 1997 156 Model Aviation 4Michael Hudson Mark Richmond elected President organization thought job pretty well figured out 17 years AMA Executive Council split about evenly between Dist III VP EDP thinking knew what presidency involved also thought pretty good idea membership stood subjects would like see us go obvious members didnt agree everything majority same mind least what thought What didnt realize just much advice president received corners organization advice comes via forums sometimes letter phone call occasionally face face discussion member also takes forms Letters sometimes involve small pat back followed oh way sometimes start right out dummies solution obvious Phone calls usually involve some problem member having along plea help comes way should handled future have line Its obvious AMA should should quit doing 72?? time members agree completely Hmmmn what trick cant get 14 members EC agree completely very often someone out sure comment wet everybody agrees best situations face face situations vary scheduled appointment chance encounter Psst AMA s biggest problem what should everybody agrees formal meeting consultants members staff EC members reason face face best get discuss other sides issue fact everybody DOESNT agree seldom am able change mind someone obvious solution can usually least make aware other considerations Aeromodeling wonderful hobby wonderful things about wide range things can within hobby Activities range R/C Giant Scale racing its thousand dollar commitment team uniforms significant purses etc first time youngster throws paper airplane winds rubber model back yard whisper quiet indoor microfilm wild fury CL Combat flying scale models involving thousands hours slide together balsa glider Hard nosed competitors club member talks about model airplanes lot works hard club never gets around building flying model build dont fly Just fly dont build Some want latest turbines others want simplicity OldTimers have airshow team pilots closet modelers fly themselves short have Aeromodeling its glory diversity addition aeromodeling thing above seem have common belief some form organization necessary Most seem agree local club good idea some belong organization dedicated specific area interest within aeromodeling family surprising fact think national organization necessary just what organization should much difficult get agreement comes down determining what organization should spend its money attitude becomes universal Spend improving aspect aeromodeling important need Spending priorities among difficult things deal particularly discussions members faced having determine some spending priorities upcoming Executive Council meeting Last month related initial budget projected deficit some $1 70k finance committee has whittled g written have up $60k surplus Considering total budget $72 million isnt much room contingencies say nothing capital improvements becoming obvious something going have go going difficult give up some traditional funding programs order fund some programs EC feels necessary cost supplying absolutely necessary goes up availability funding other programs will drop trick coming agreement what absolutely necessary what necessary what desirable what beneficial Given diversity membership its easy task Any program absolutely necessary will looked determine its cost/benefit ratio Among programs coming under scrutiny will FAIinteruational aeromodeling traditional programs may have cut back order support generally beneficial programs Show Team support another interesting situation have staff Executive Council member proposals double support drop support entirely Its going interesting Oh ya average AMA member try benefit reminds three statisticians out target shooting first fired missed 3 ft left second fired missed 3 ft right third put gun away said BULLSEYE cant better . have sad note pass month Pete Sotich AMA President 1961/62 passed away Nov 5 heart attack Pete brother Charlie icons history AMA AMA better organization today result Petes efforts place its history assured heartfelt condolences go out family uary 1997 157 joyce Hager AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Did Know benefits being AMA member ability join local club receive assistance learning fly part group people have same interest approximately 2500 chartered clubsmore 50% membership belongs chartered club 3000 additional insurance certificates have issued various clubs Now sad note great ladies AMA no longer us years volunteer worker Nationals world championships trade shows special events So husband team worked behalf AMA membersthey also provided additional support financial backing Its fact five Life memberships family Besides paying such memberships themselves Bryant Ellaine Thompson signed up three granddaughter Cara Lee son Mark Marks wife Penny Bryant typically worked behind scenes Nats setting up equipment marking field layouts delivering materials supplies needed various events much Ellaine usually sold souvenirs helped PR assisted Nats HQ staff sometimes also worked together organizing conducting Nats hobby shop sales operation well qualified years ran own hobby shop Illinois very successful enterprise contrast hobby shops elsewhere struggled get Ellaine big factor success Ellaine always willing hard worker quiet dont rock boat spectatorshe often spoke mind AMA officers others saw heard things didnt like militant let people know things could done better knew what talking about wasnt bashful about During 1989 AerOlympics combined group world championships hosted simultaneously US Chesapeake Virginia souvenir sales operation Ellaine three women along Lillian Worth Jan Greenwood recorded highest-ever sales total AMA eventmore $18000 week About three years ago Ellaine diagnosed having leukemia problem went through ups downs disease got less prominent Eventually though disease prevailed Ellaine left us September 9 1996 women have important AMA model aviation contributing greatly growth progress Ellaine Thompson best Several years ago AMA instituted Introductory Pilot Program clubs use program developed non-AMA member may fly Chartered Club field receive member liability insurance protection long helshe flying under direct supervision clubdesignated Introductory Pilot nonAMA member will have same liability insurance coverage other AMA members receive solely under direct one-on-one supervision Intro Pilot period 30 consecutive days starting first session Pai-ticipation program one-time basis program covers training activities does constitute permission fly organized event AMA members clubs sanctioned otherwise 465 chartered clubs currently use program 1107 total intro pilots So know someone may interested learning fly contact club department AMA HQ find out what club near has either program like available Clubs key individuals having successful experiences bringing new members hobby Keep up good work attended Indoor World Championships Moscow Idaho past summer pleasure meeting new faces Following letter member Idaho club award AMA Awards Club Contests Events club looking making awards plaques event trophies little different try incorporating various AMA Awards supply catalog Over past few years have found AMA awards have provided members contestants quality memento various fun-fly Scale float flyers awards quality wood plaque nicely finished enriched engraved plate various AMA supply items provides good award club medallion series looks very good first second third-place awards Use AMA decal series something truly unique club function pilot recognition use AMA instrument coaster series allows outstanding award very much appreciated winning participants sometimes have 2-Bad award pilot very poor flying experience during Polar Bear Float Flyers Contests . large AMA decal downed plane seems go over very well though case CyA glue may required fly again Dig out current AMA catalog select new award series surprise club members contestants R Lynn Hendry Lewis Clark RC Model Club Lewiston ID Thanks Lynn suggestion hope other clubs will find information useful Model Aviation 4 U ezei h g isi ug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Femwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 very wealthy man once told never earn enough money live have learn live what earn AIVIA has same problem As writing budget 1997 has approved Executive Council next Council meeting November 16 1996 budget agenda process compile budget long hard am going give budget preparation schedule 1997 will note number people involved budget preparation process Following October 11 1996 meeting Ed McCollough worked independently budget After several phone calls budget ready submission Executive Council Members Executive Council have lot personal interests interests will have compromised year although strong differences have managed remain friends hope after budget meeting can say same am sure will Until later script The budget passed took long hours hard work smoke cleared wishes put hold some forwardlooking programs started opinion Executive Council whole has knowledge about budget often case real need money-making ideas work know ways not-for-profit organization can earn money please notify District Vice President Jersey/ New York/ Europe 1997 BUDGET SCHEDULE DATE Mid-June July 19 August 14 August 21 August 23 OPERATION Vicki creates budget spreadsheet prior years current years financial data along forecast remaining year current years budget also included comparison Vicki distributes budget worksheets managers Department operating budgets due Vicki consolidate Consolidated budget due Joyce Capital requests due Vicki Joyce Vicki met following managers August 26 300- 500 August 27 200- 400 400- 500 August 28 1000 1200 100- 300 August 29 830 1000 1000 1200 100- 300 300- 500 September 4 September 11 September 13 October 11 Maintenance Greg Chartrand Membership Colleen Pierce & Carl Maroney Special Services Carl Maroney Model Aviation Rob Kurek P/R Marketing Jay Mealy Computers David Norris & Greg Minch Museum Gary Prater Competition Steve Kaluf Operations/Admin Joyce & Vicki fill what left Consolidated capital requests due Joyce Revised operating capital budget due Joyce Budgets sent Finance Committee members FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING meeting lasted 800 am 700 pm Members committee follows Chairman Ed McCollough Doug Holland Russ Miller Charles Castaing Dave Brown Vicki Barkdull Joyce Hager also attendance Associate Vice Presidents Ray Jaschkue 59 Livingston Street St James NY 1 17e0 51e 8e2-55a9 Dave Babcock 445 Stoclntsn Street Highistows NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAC AFCENT CMR deS BOX 589 APO AE 09703 Wes De Coo es Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1 308 Vlncejuitano leShamrsckRoad Rocky Point NY 11778 George Buso 11 Maple Lane Hyde Park NY 12938 Adam Sattter dl Pesy Avenue Lethan NY 121102433 Dave Mathewson Boo 913 Camilius NY 13031 Bill POpibress 2 Hemlock Court Seugerties NY 12477 James M Lewis PO el Ogdenburg NY 13889-0081 Mitler PO Boo 335 Princeton Junction NJ 08950 Prequency Coordinator Los Seater 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135-9507 315 5953445 October 15Revised budget sent Finance Committee final approval Several telephone calls questions answers between Finance committee HQ October 31 Budget sent full council review November 16 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING Budget will discussed approved full council February 1997 159 District II column will return March Connecticut / Maine Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Maratona Mills MA 02648-1866 MASSCUP-MITCH LILY MEMORIAL Carlos Carla Serra Litewave couple has traveled just about Northeast contests Carlos tough never-say-die competitor Dick Faith Wails biplane Mike Cooper family Mike competing Intermediate class traveled way Pennsylvania flies Magnum Walt Johnson 1960 design Trophy Trainer Excellent profile model qualifies Classic event Rob Larson modified originalhis first full-blown Stunter Excellent workmanship Father-and-son team Dave Woody Midgley No contest can run good team behind-the scenes people L-R Rachel Doris Carville Dotty Cook Ann Carville Dave Cook L Assistant CD Dick Carville Dick Carville presents special award Dave Cook contribution world Stunt Dick Wails presents fourth-place Advanced plaque Joe Ortiz 160 Model Aviation Pennsylvania West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Couri Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 215 797-6597 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Donald Klopp 637 Hamilton Court Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-0129 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 513 435-9232 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Aerial Video Have ever wondered what pilot would see fly model aircraft districts fine modelers has solved question constructing model flying television station Roger Groves Jerusalem Ohio licensed amateur radio operator interest video transmission Over past three years has developed model will transmit television signal flight Transmission other amateurs has approximately 30 miles following specification give some insight Rogers aircraft MACATV television equipment Aircraft wingspan105 inches Weight28 lb PowerZenoah G38 two videos include B&W camera240-line resolution color camera440-line resolution transmitter 11/2 watts 43925 Mhz video produced MACATV very good have copy anyone interested can borrow Roger willing demonstrate operation within reasonable traveling distance home can contacted 37991 Skinner Grimes Road Jerusalem Ohio 43747 can also call between 5-9 pm 614 7572451 Thistledown Flyers AVP Joe Vislay provided following pictures attendees IMAA Fly-In Napoleon Ohio appears everyone enjoyed great meet SPARKS Pittsburghs South Park Club SPARKS held annual Giant Scale event Finleyville Airport Great weather newly paved runway lots hard work produced truly outstanding weekend event promises grow larger featured on-the-site hobby shop programs kids plus food other vendors range aircraft filled flight line varied Cubs Confederate Air Force B-29 flights announced Don Riggs local TV star Thanks go AVP John Hathaway report pictures uary 1997 161 Another photo MACATV Joe Turney AT-6 Harvey Wheeler Curtiss Robin Herbert Merel prepares J-3 Byron Gee Bee R-1 powered G-62 Norm Meeks Moon Township Roger Groves holds flying television station MACATV Larry Russeau Spacewalker B-29 powered four 05 70 Surpass engines Really sounded great did bomb drops runway Ron Saporito Warren Pennsylvania Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland/North Carolina / Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 919 441-5855 Fax 919 441-6554 Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Ct Raleigh NC 27613 Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Milibrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Road Chesapeake VA 23322 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Frequency Coordinator Paul Vacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 RC Contest Coordinator Dave Evans 6124 Apt E Lexington Court Virginia Beach VA 23464 Home Phone 804 523-5449 Results Special Election results special election show have elected Vice President District IV Thanks supported thanks evelyone voted election whether Bradat least took time vote AVP Program Located heading column names addresses Associate Vice Presidents District IV Starting next column AVPs will writing part column will contacting clubs area find out what doing will use information portion column Newsletter Editors am going compile list Newsletter Editors District hopes using medium source communication clubs members District IV past have tried use list Club Contact names part AMA Club listings Unfortunately does seem work very well would suggest club president review may have listed club contact person Advise will sending information through club comments suggestions reference AMA business Council actions District IV Fax have installed dedicated fax line can communicate 24hour basis fax number 919 441-6554 send fax please include fax telephone number reply District IV Officers present time will no change District officers will beholding mini district meetings district officers clubs area would like have 7 8 clubs area get together AVP area have mini district meeting talk about AMA get ideas suggestions will talking AVPs help program am sure would open suggestions may have good location meetings Are AMA know has sald before keep mind am represent YOU ARE THE AMA input ideas suggestions yes also complaints can make difference have complaint tell about itbut also offer suggestion better way Congratulations Congratulations members Norfolk Aeromodelers celebrating 50th year operation established 1946 club called Tidewater Gas Modelers back before World War II dont count years because name change now looking forward next 50 years Model Aviation ki 1 1 ie] t Alabama / Florida Georgia Mississippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone/FAX205 252-2654 AssocIate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewicz 3626 Ranchwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 WHihelmina Chihasz 2526 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 James M Edwards 600 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Palsy AL 36535 Karl Hensel 383 briarwood #42 Meridian MS 39305 Louise Izzo 296 Hentridge Way Wintereprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornles Dr N Charleston SC 2940S Chris Joiner 55 Lee Rd 238 Phenis City AL 36667 Or John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom MorrIs 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36256 Linda OHearn 3415 Maze Ln brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grove Slvd Panama City beach FL32405 George Perryman 3644 Lake Smyrna GA 30062 Frank Tiano 15300 Esiuncia Lane Went Palm Snack FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd Gainnsville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Mancheoter TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 666 Sos 10397 Psiardo Paerto Rico 00736 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd Inlerlachen FL 32146 Phone 804 664-2517 Aiken South Carolina other day snapped shot important flyers preparing start day flying 10th Annual Fall Fly-In Aiken RC Soc ARCS Included necessarily limited Cliff Ashley Bill Boynton Tom Conner Pete Griggs Randy McDowell Jim Ray Mel Sires William Tuxworth Vee Whatley Russell Young Jay Bilyeu Tag Godfry Matt McDowell Wayne Rickenbacker Warren Stanford Allan Wehman Jim Wright Bud Zobel appeared ball everybody looked happy Mel Sires Fly-In CD Vee Whatleys toy airplane has much fun playing original design 12 feet span 42 inch chord 42 square feet Vee told has 5 pounds lead front know calls BIG B look close can see baby BIG B next subject South Carolina may forgiven what Im going next Sam said OK Sam Contest Director prestigious Low Country RC Flyers Club Charleston South Carolina photo little bit dated taken annual club picnic April Dont ask April because wont get straight answer have new field Mullet Hall County Park runway 640 150 always mowed 100 acres fly-over locally regionally famous flyers Charleston LCRC Club Picnic John Rhodes Todd Turner Andy Mitchum Irv Schieiber Jim Palmer Mike Bright Chip Gibson Carroll Selander Larry Ledford Robert Johnson Clarence Glover Lawrence Lucas Paul Viette Hunter Henderlite Fred Howard Nelson Silver Bill Reid George Buckler Joe Valicenti Bill Shoemaker Basil Youngblood Gary Jarvis Ray Reed Howard Quillin Ken Hanjes Sam reports many family members also attended cannot give names because have picture Florida other day covered Radio Control Combat Contest Brandon below some friendly contestants allowed take picture show Including Lucien Miller Henry Burnside William Buruside Jason Burnside Troy Martin Wayne Smith Kathy Smith Bob Gerstein Bucky Gerstein above Lucien Miller again pretty wife Darla holding OS 15 powered original airplane RC Combat Last month big Fly-In Oneonta Alabama held March Dimes included giant scale models both AMA IMAA rules observed affair sponsored City Oneonta Birmingham Skyscrapers BAMA Flyers Bham RC Alabaster RC Clanton Cloud Climbers proceeds went March Dimes help prevent Birth Defects Some very large realistic models showed up Tom Pachetti above piecing together Gee Bee R- 1 model looks very real flys good looks Gee Bee way stands Granville Brothers little fat racers almost no rudder raced before wing flaps introduced pilots constrained land unbelievable speeds couple famous flyers including Lowell Bayles forfeited lives flying Gee Bees Janes Encyclopedia mentions Jimmy Doolittle won 1932 Thompson Trophy Race 2526 mph Gee Bee Pratt & Whitney 800 hp Wasp engine Janes described racing aircraft little huge engine fitted minimum airframe None historical reflection takes anything away Toms magnificent working model famous airplane 4February 1997 163 Shown above tents andsoforth put up conduct Oneonta Giant Scale whing-ding everybody good time U] 1 11 1 m Illinois Indians / Kentucky Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60658-3224 Home 708 457-0585 Fax 7081457-2177 E-Mail Internet sysbauer@charliecnsiiteds Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Dab & Scott JustIce 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761 -1 202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indlsns Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedlorci N 47421 -31 08 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr PR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Ken Booher 1018 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginsville MO 84037-1659 Eve 816 584-2481 MUNCIE IN Two clubs Club #3387 Muncie Controliners Club #1021 Indy Sportliners sponsored Mid-States Championships June 1996 Twelve events run International Aeromodeling Center busy two days Four pictures below small sample planes competing First pictured two Stunters two Scale ships Pictures courtesy J Griner CRYSTAL LAKE IN Club #259 Lake Shore RC Club 15 members participate building covering finishing installing radio Ikon Nwst Gee Bee Y project begun December 1995 first flight June 30 1996 Some participating members shown picture First row L R B Trapp B Garbarini D Bielick R Silver E Baneck D Green Second row L R C Marsh C Rothstein G Meyer L Orlowicz J Hennessy Looks like great job flies great too Picture information Rich Silver COUNTRY CLUB HILLS IL recent Sunday air wars reigned Club # 274 Suburban Aero Club held RC Combat contest fliers like compete motto Second place first loser 16 pilots competition during 12 heats plus final round 10 streamers got cut streamers 20-foot-long crepe paper Pictured combatants planes CHICAGO IL Club # 1392 Chicagoland Circle Cutters held spring 80 mph Combat event Pictured L R C Gay M Palermo chasing clouds away Nine-year-old Skyler Skelley dad Larry Nashville TN flew Chicago Duke Fox Memorial Combat Contest August above infortnation pictures Bud Bodzioch Model Aviation / Minnesota me Hass resident Drive MI QOUY8 510-6243 810 879-5522 Don Bentfield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Bill Millar 712 Grand Ave Patoskey Ml 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summarton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 IT IS WITH SAD HEART last colunm will writing VP District VII has enjoyable year wish other commitments like paying mortgage allowed continue hope will allowed serve AVP future enjoyable part being VP has meeting fellow modelers great group people Please PLEASE make sure community knows about rewards aeromodeling Give some stick time visitor field great sport Encourage others participate individuals clubs have invited welcomed fields events banquets please accept heartfelt thanks Speaking banquets just attended two great ones CARDs banquet Lansing MI superbly organized Dale Farlin Monty Thocker Toledo Weak Signals banquet Both wonderful events think Ohio should part District VII might able attend Weak Signals event next year Bert Kelly Frequency Coordinator eastern half district has moved warmer quarters profound thanks go Bert years service district Let indulge just moment lead picture number 3 son Christopher age 4 yours truly Chris Easy Fly 40 got fired going flying field some Christophers airplanes consisted 3 x 4 x 12 balsa block strip spruce wing pilot some kind engine glued front Chris never hesitant explain anyone well configuration would fly started building 40 Chris always participated gluing corrected failed use Z bend pliers called out instruction aileron hook up absolutely stitch see him proudly carry bird stage club meeting Youd have sworn going hit step chair bit hangar rash won prize evening Chris loves loops rolls working transmitter sitting between legs Number 2 son David after long hiatus back flying too Dave went flying trainer low wing sport Pattern plane week Thanks letting proud Papa Pictures will complete column Have great 1997 uary 1997 165 Flying Electrons jumpers arrive fly-in Pictured Ken Scarince Laurie Worth Tim Hamilton Steve Nellesen Greg Schultz Bill Sykes seated Minnesota State Fair 4-H Model Aviation Exhibit Ace Weeks Special bipe built Greg Schultz doesnt get better 4 year old Chris Hass Dad See text Pat Frederickson holding husband Lees G Shark prior starting 25th Anniversary Fly-In Kent Aero Modelers field western Ml La Crosse WI home new club Coulee Region Modelers Coulee old Indian word meaning hidden valley Part action Chesaning Area Modelers Chesaning Ml swap shop Benzie Area Rcers Thompsonville Ml hosted 43 aircraft fly-in Held conjunction balloon fest over 200 spectators saw Livingston County RC Club Howell Ml put four-hour show Larry McCartney presents raffle winner Tim Hewlett ready go airplane Part flight line Flying Electrons Menomonee Falls WI Charity Fly-In Don Finacane Arcadia WI sent pictures beautiful choppers 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 6th ring away Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126- SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 804 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John VeIls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2826 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234214 241-8492 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018817 467-9211 Louisiana must get rain week whole Central Texas area gets year went back New Orleans Ozone R/C Electric Fun-Fly past October did rain Something like 10 inches 24 hours intermittent showers throughout day Saturday yet least two models up worst am convinced Electric flying stay hear event drawing over 250 entries Keystone PA Electric Fly did 1996 its wake-up time everyone No longer should Electric event results go wanting individual heading folks have formed own SIG will surprised membership becomes largest entrants districts Bob Aberle partner Tom Hunt two young men gorgeous B-17 came New York Bonny Bill Jenkins Tennessee Exec VP Doug Holland came North Carolina mention few Having involved two-cycle engines life couldnt understand movement Electrics quite some time started hearing about lost flying sites due noise What really made wake up hearing areas noise-sensitive no allowed start engine country pretty large also becoming more congested Being able fly quietly infinitely better being able fly Think about new liability waiver Pylon Racing hammered out Contest Board Safety Committee NMPRA has brought letters phone calls ever before Since final form has voted yet 11/96 rumor has waiver will void regular AMA insurance What about agreeing sue participating sponsors event part Nothing else Regardless circumstances obeying AMA Safety Code etc etc waiver says will hold organizers sponsors contest directors AMA blameless Complaints about having wear safety gear just dont hold water speak have required other events years no ill effects extra eye shade needed protective headgear has expandable inner band will allow billed cap under high compliment due NMPRA safety committee its mature reasonable approach formulating sound solution problem threat its continued existence Tip Month base metal glow plugs platinum allergic aluminum much aluminum engines natural glow plug bombarded tiny particles aluminum running engine changes its setting no apparent reason could gradual erosion plugs element Try plug change before changing tricky needle settings 4166 Model Aviation 4Now full trim BB Webers fantastic B-29 requires 2 pilots trasnmitters perform functions drought broken wasnt kind big Bomber Field Fly-In last Sept Over 100 pilots brought 130 aircraft after 12 inches rain previous 4 days grounds wet spectators parked along both sides farm road mile either direction BB Weber appreciative such dedication admission free just some really BIG birds Russ Vice Pr PO Box Solen NO Days 701 445-,32 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Saline KS 67401 Jim Rlcketta 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 571 03-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Nebraska Grand Island Nebraska HiElyers Model Airplane Club Old-Timer Fun-fly Twentyeight old-timers pilots Signed up second annual HiElyers Meet devoted vintage aircraft high-wing trainers Wind rain spoiled originally designated date moved Fun-fly next SundaySeptember 22 1996 excellent turnout despite rain date HiFlyers intent hold Fall Old-Timers Meet year devoted vintage RC-assist aircraft Free Flight era pre-1950 high-wing trainers include high-wing trainers incentive newer fliers area participate since trainers have similar flight characteristics Old-Timers Just last years meet surprisingly large variety older aircraft included following owners flying QuakersJohn Anderson Hank Coons Jeremy Encinger Dick Hansen Matt Purdy Frank Webber Miss America PietenpolTed Hansen 1940 New RulerLee Machmuller PowerhouseBob McClure 1913 Etrich TaubeEd Conroy Custom Cavalier 60 TaylorcraftMark Bergt WACO Stearman biplane Scott Zimmerman Pacific AceGary Sandstead CumulusDon Hansen Old ReliableDick Bebrens fleetsterVerlon Goosic John Anderson built flying Quakers meet took orders build two will make numbers 11 12 coming out shop Anyone Old-Timer aircraft high-wing trainer welconie Hiflyers 1997 Old-Timer Fun-Fly will September 7 1997 700-foot grass field located 1221 South Shady Bend Road Grand Island Nebraska Gary Sandstead Club Secretary Love-Air KC Club registered another maingear landing hosting third annual IMAA Big Bird Rally during third weekend August Sixty-eight pilots Wyoming Nebraska New Mexico Indiana Colorado 109 planes visited Love-Air RICs field over two-day event Big Bird staff pleased see good contingent Albuquerque New Mexico fliers Jim Taffy Maddox won Jack Quinn modified ready fly Sr Cadet sent note . thank opportumty participate event first such event several respects loved Jim adds Well back pilots spectators staff built up some big numbers various departments During 14 hours official LMAA flying 238 ffights logged way calculate 238 flights works out average 2 3 planes air times during 14 hours flight addition 200 hamburgers 100 hot dogs 12 dozen donuts eaten 450 sodas 40 gallons free ice water consumed Saturdays flying ended informal BBQ field year staff stationed Air Bosses two runway access points air bosses integrated outbound traffic landing approachesgiving landings priority over outbound planes Walking along ramp could find models sizes designs including twins Dick Baldwins 11-foot Bellanca Air Bus Dick Snyders 14-foot 2X Sr Cadet took honors largest planes Multiengine aircraft included Vince Evans Part-a-Nava Don Parsons de Havilland Hornet Don Bottrans Junk Yard Dog JYD trimotor Various sizes models Extra 300s found also models older aircraft enjoyed watching Don Parson go through twin startup procedure same proven procedure wrote about some Model Aviation RC Scale articles January 1990 approximate Don summarized rally top 10-15% IMAA events USA . enjoyed event . well presented Interested Love-Air Activities Big Bird notes Visit web site http\\wwwpawneenetcomllarc/ See next year Gene Burmeister Secretary 970 223-6542 E-Mail sxgr26a@prodigycom February 1997 167 Powerhouse owned Bob McClure along Big Bee owned Leonard Psota Old Reliable owned Dick Behrens Miss America Pietenpol owned Ted Hansen 1940 New Ruler owned Lee Machmuller News Colorado future RC flier plans improvements would make Dick Snyders 2X Senior Cadets cabin Andy Simmering Greeley CO pulls some flightilne duty Arizona California Hawaii / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom httpl/wwwama-1 OconVama Darwin Barrie Scottsdale Arizona 602 946-8955 Don Goeschl Lancaster California 805 940-6066 Darlene Frederick Santa Rosa California 707 525-8815 Marc Karpowich Logan Utah 801 752-3639 Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California 408 463-0907 Dave Pinluv Las Vegas Nevada 702 656-1772 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Eloy Marez Santa Ana California 714 540-4935 See ant moeffis column additional AVPa Coordinators Thank Brian previous three District X columns Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California south San Jose graciously served guest columnist shared us experiences Associate Vice President District X challenges faced developing maintaining flying sites South Bay area am also sure aware Brian nominated earlier year position ALMA Executive Vice President offered leadership national organization accepting nomination mnning years election EVP As write months colunm annual balloting period days closing however time published election results will final sincerely hope AMA member exercised his/her right participate organization taking part selecting leaders wish 1996 J Livotto California Invitational Free Flight contest Oct 5-6 Lost Hills California once again site two days great FAI FF competition years event also marked momentous occasion wedding District Xs top world class competitors Pierre Brun Van Nuys California Pictured Pierre bride Sylvia Strawn Brun exchange wedding vows presence friends fellow free flighters back dropped picture perfect Lost Hills sunset District X extends congratulations best wishes Pierre Sylvia May life together always Good Air thank Brian Nelson wiliingness come forward offer time expertise leadership behalf 25000 AMA members District X wish thank years candidates giving themselves participating selection process As approach new year work developing preparing 1997 AMA National Aeromodeling Exhibition intensifying San Jose California surrounding South Bay area has chosen site 97 AMA Expo dates have set nine-day period starting Labor Day weekend August 30 through Sunday September 7 Seven local flying sites two full scale airports have identified venues dozen events will culminate weekend September 6-7 giant RC Air Show industry showcase Planned events include RC aerobatics both IMAC pattern helicopter fun fly/competition soaring RC Scale electric Control line Giant Scale racing warbird pylon racing quarter scale fly-in SAM old timer events Jet Rally lots general flying youth activities fun events get-togethers Bar-B-Qs fun whole family will lots time visit fellow modelers share ideas experiences well opportunities visit sites activities City Bay Over next several months will conducting series Town Hall meetings throughout District provide additional information regarding Expo opportunity discuss current aeromodeling organizational issues Mailings will made AMA chartered clubs meeting dates times locations will posted District X Web Page well District X column Till next time. Keepem safe Keepem flyn Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents District X attends 1996 Tournament Champions Oct 24-27 hosted Mr William G Bennett Sahara Hotel Casino Steve Stricker Baltimore Maryland 1996 TOC top points winner World Champion top photo features Steves 437% Extra 300S using 3W-i 60 4C engine 30-12 prop Dick Skoglund Lancaster California seen Sig Kadet Senior/Mooney Canyon Crosswinds Scale Fun Fly Castaic California Oct 5 Bill Cunningham L Chouteau Oklahoma fifth-place winner years Tournament Champions pictured receiving Bill Cunningham Perpetual Trophy Giant Scale Air Racing Association President David Bridi having won Unlimited Gold Class race 1996 GSARA season Central Valley RC Soaring Clubs 23rd Annual Fall Soaring Festival Oct 5-6 Visalia California . another great success best thermal duration events world Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56ih Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowsione Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincoti 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ci LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E#14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Gary Harris sent photo Ken Burdick teaching Cristine Rein control line flying Harvey Field Snohomish WA Sept model 15 size diesel combat ship Congratulations Paul Walker Paul inducted Control Line Precision Aerobatics Hall Fame year 84 94 won Nationals Walker Cup seven times second twice third once including run five straight wins 90 94 92 First World US team swept FAI finals summer Paul took second World Champs point Paul arguably greatest stunt flyer history sport North West Soaring Society 20th annual NWSS Tournament sod farm near Tn-Cities Unfortunately wind blew 30 mph qualifying rounds Sat & again Sun morning picked up bit changed direction finals Some a/c carrying excess 2 lbs ballast effort penetrate Tom Culmsee CD has 17 20 years contest Tom excellent CD doing professional fair job great deal class showed rest country ran soaring 89 Nats Wendy Wagner Editor Hangar Talk Newsletter South Lane R/C Modelers sent pictures information about inaugural Fertile Turtle Fun Fly & Swap Meet Duane Elliott has 35mm camera carried PT-40 took picture fields layout David Dybevik captures festivities video pilots spectators watch South Lane club also booth Oregon Air Space Fair Eugene good event spite 1070 temperature Note special model display unit models displayed along side wing F-4 Phantom II club banner center left Pitts Silver Leader Club Plaque rests Pitts wing volunteer officers ongoing business district such officer Scale Contest Board member AVP Jerry Holcomb Soon new scale rules will proposed have interest scale modeling should read rules send comments Jerry arent aware scale work picture Jerry Supermarine Air Yacht scratch built own plans gem No hangar queen has flown several Pine Hollow contests Kathy Duncan intrepid photographer Salem R/C Pilots Assoc sent some pictures Silverton Fun Fly Chris Hendricks Goldberg Cub Chris 12 still learning flies well will probably top flier before too long Scott Marcum used Doc Mathews kitbash directions produce Ultimate Aced 4-120 HAPPY NEW YEAR !! uary 1997 169
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Inside View Headquarters emy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 AMA/Chartes H Grant Sch&arships year Academy provides scholarship awards approximately $20000 high-school graduates part AMA/Charles H Grant Scholarship Program several criteria used selection process include scholastic achievement modeling activity school/community activity addition Charles Grant awards three others Sig Memorial Scholarship Program provides awards based combination modeling achievement financial need Tom Hutchinson Memorial Scholarship provides awards modelers achievement Free Flight activity award provided Toledo Weak Signals presented top candidate AMA/Charles H Grant Scholarships Applications detailed information concerning awards may obtained contacting AMA Headquarters deadline submitting application April 30 1997 top award 1996 $7000 presented Katie Bosman Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin graduated honors Sturgeon Bay High School Currently attending University Wisconsin-Green Bay Katie pursuing Communications/Graphic Arts degree served awardwinning reporter graphic artist high school newspaper became co editor senior year Katies modeling career began during 4-H club activities 1987 built Comet J-3 Cub met members Bay Flyers Club contact resulted members teaching build fly design own models Bob Underwood Katie still builds competes Indoor Peanut Scale models also flies RC models Starting Goldberg Gentle Lady 1990 has built competed six other models building skills attention detail soon progressed point members club pressed service building repairing models Skip Miller F3B World Champ moved describe Nats competition model immaculate 1994 suggestion experienced competitors Katie attended Nats Though initially laughed thought participation such high level competition found herself 1994 Senior Two-Meter Sailplane champion addition flying Katie has provided written material Model Aviation column clubs monthly newsletter also helped design lighting system used night flying club Katie along friend/flying buddy making plans some day building flying own full-scale aircraft addition Charles H Grant award $7000 Katie received $3500 Weak Signals club monies generated through raffle prize drawings held during annual Toledo Expo Patrick Schuett Aurora Illinois garnered second-place Grant award $5000 high school starting member tennis team member National Honor Society Illinois StatePatrick Schuett Scholar addition being member two model clubs Patrick also president local aviation Explorer post February 1997 155 Katie Bosman Patrick introduced modeling age four flew first Control Line model soloed age five age eight entered first competition placed second Though has designed built flown various types model aircraft modeling career has centered Control Line specific passion lies Precision Aerobatics has competed Nats has placed high second age category Patrick states modeling has significant impact life teaching him lessons such sportsmanship physics provided much motivation career decision currently student University Illinois UrbanalChampaign pursuing career aeronautical engineering work experience has followed variety activities including being waiter paint clerk engineering company Currently working lab assistant Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory Mark Richmond Carmel Indiana received Charles H Grant award $2500 following graduation June 1996 School Engineering Purdue University now school home addition school activities Mark spent 12 hours week working dental assistant pediatric dentistry office time scholastic science club called Science Olympiad science club modeling skills played important role being 1993 national champion record holder engineering event Bridge Building Mark become 1996 national champion record holder Tower Building winning tower required supported 20 kilograms 44 pounds weighed slightly four grams Much Marks prowess scientific field direct result Indoor modeling experience addition Junior National Champion Intermediate Stick Easy B Hand Launch Stick Novice Pennyplane Pennyplane 1992 part FlB team Junior World Championships Lucenec Czechoslovakia finished eighth individual contributed team being bronze medalists Besides modeling science activities Mark enjoys tennis basketball fishing reading addition Grant Scholarship Scholarship committee awarded Hutchinson Scholarship amount $1000 outstanding Free Flight activity Michael Hudson York Pennsylvania received Charles Grant award $2500 Currently enrolled York College Pennsylvania pursuing engineering career During high school Michael engaged variety activities such marching symphonic band Physics Club History Club Science Olympiad Community activities included March Dimes Chain Reaction Council American Cancer Society Michael participates Engineering Practice Design Studio EPADS groups University level competitive level worked team design machine would fulfill specific task team finished first final event noncompetitive basis obtaining experience constructing apparatus vital new mechanical engineering curriculum team four individuals designing constructing 20-foot wind tunnel Michael currently finishing latest modeling project Ultra Sport 1000 Having taught numerous individuals fly experimenting aircraft designs has created desire obtain pilots license enhanced following first ride small aircraft during visit airport adjacent AMA property Muncie further desire put engineering education use model design Currently co-op work program may afford such opportunity model field Todd Ryan Pasco Washington received $2000 Sig Memorial Scholarship 1996 After graduating Columbia High School entered Oregon Institute Technology engaged studies become mechanical engineer high-school activities included basketball baseball Science Club Ecology representative Educational School District #143 work Community Help Organization Todd has member AMA since 1989 During period has accumulated 241 first place 167 second place 198 third place finishes control line competitive events has held numerous AMA records Profile Carrier 21 Sport Speed Formula 40 introduction flying came 1989 after working AMA Nats RC Pylon Under instruction father Curtiss Ryan learned fly Sig Skyray Todd joined newly formed club Columbia Basis Balsa Bashers 1995 elected president club also hosted portions 1995 Nats Academy salutes young people wishes well studies blished 1969 AMA Hall Fame honors men women have made significant contributions hobby/sport model aviation list members long distinguished others yet Hall worthy induction Any AMA member can submit Hall Fame nomination Consider nominating persons has positive impact some facet aeromodeling nomination form call write Mary Lou Vojslavek AMA Headquarters Deadline nominations March 31 1997 156 Model Aviation 4Michael Hudson Mark Richmond elected President organization thought job pretty well figured out 17 years AMA Executive Council split about evenly between Dist III VP EDP thinking knew what presidency involved also thought pretty good idea membership stood subjects would like see us go obvious members didnt agree everything majority same mind least what thought What didnt realize just much advice president received corners organization advice comes via forums sometimes letter phone call occasionally face face discussion member also takes forms Letters sometimes involve small pat back followed oh way sometimes start right out dummies solution obvious Phone calls usually involve some problem member having along plea help comes way should handled future have line Its obvious AMA should should quit doing 72?? time members agree completely Hmmmn what trick cant get 14 members EC agree completely very often someone out sure comment wet everybody agrees best situations face face situations vary scheduled appointment chance encounter Psst AMA s biggest problem what should everybody agrees formal meeting consultants members staff EC members reason face face best get discuss other sides issue fact everybody DOESNT agree seldom am able change mind someone obvious solution can usually least make aware other considerations Aeromodeling wonderful hobby wonderful things about wide range things can within hobby Activities range R/C Giant Scale racing its thousand dollar commitment team uniforms significant purses etc first time youngster throws paper airplane winds rubber model back yard whisper quiet indoor microfilm wild fury CL Combat flying scale models involving thousands hours slide together balsa glider Hard nosed competitors club member talks about model airplanes lot works hard club never gets around building flying model build dont fly Just fly dont build Some want latest turbines others want simplicity OldTimers have airshow team pilots closet modelers fly themselves short have Aeromodeling its glory diversity addition aeromodeling thing above seem have common belief some form organization necessary Most seem agree local club good idea some belong organization dedicated specific area interest within aeromodeling family surprising fact think national organization necessary just what organization should much difficult get agreement comes down determining what organization should spend its money attitude becomes universal Spend improving aspect aeromodeling important need Spending priorities among difficult things deal particularly discussions members faced having determine some spending priorities upcoming Executive Council meeting Last month related initial budget projected deficit some $1 70k finance committee has whittled g written have up $60k surplus Considering total budget $72 million isnt much room contingencies say nothing capital improvements becoming obvious something going have go going difficult give up some traditional funding programs order fund some programs EC feels necessary cost supplying absolutely necessary goes up availability funding other programs will drop trick coming agreement what absolutely necessary what necessary what desirable what beneficial Given diversity membership its easy task Any program absolutely necessary will looked determine its cost/benefit ratio Among programs coming under scrutiny will FAIinteruational aeromodeling traditional programs may have cut back order support generally beneficial programs Show Team support another interesting situation have staff Executive Council member proposals double support drop support entirely Its going interesting Oh ya average AMA member try benefit reminds three statisticians out target shooting first fired missed 3 ft left second fired missed 3 ft right third put gun away said BULLSEYE cant better . have sad note pass month Pete Sotich AMA President 1961/62 passed away Nov 5 heart attack Pete brother Charlie icons history AMA AMA better organization today result Petes efforts place its history assured heartfelt condolences go out family uary 1997 157 joyce Hager AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Did Know benefits being AMA member ability join local club receive assistance learning fly part group people have same interest approximately 2500 chartered clubsmore 50% membership belongs chartered club 3000 additional insurance certificates have issued various clubs Now sad note great ladies AMA no longer us years volunteer worker Nationals world championships trade shows special events So husband team worked behalf AMA membersthey also provided additional support financial backing Its fact five Life memberships family Besides paying such memberships themselves Bryant Ellaine Thompson signed up three granddaughter Cara Lee son Mark Marks wife Penny Bryant typically worked behind scenes Nats setting up equipment marking field layouts delivering materials supplies needed various events much Ellaine usually sold souvenirs helped PR assisted Nats HQ staff sometimes also worked together organizing conducting Nats hobby shop sales operation well qualified years ran own hobby shop Illinois very successful enterprise contrast hobby shops elsewhere struggled get Ellaine big factor success Ellaine always willing hard worker quiet dont rock boat spectatorshe often spoke mind AMA officers others saw heard things didnt like militant let people know things could done better knew what talking about wasnt bashful about During 1989 AerOlympics combined group world championships hosted simultaneously US Chesapeake Virginia souvenir sales operation Ellaine three women along Lillian Worth Jan Greenwood recorded highest-ever sales total AMA eventmore $18000 week About three years ago Ellaine diagnosed having leukemia problem went through ups downs disease got less prominent Eventually though disease prevailed Ellaine left us September 9 1996 women have important AMA model aviation contributing greatly growth progress Ellaine Thompson best Several years ago AMA instituted Introductory Pilot Program clubs use program developed non-AMA member may fly Chartered Club field receive member liability insurance protection long helshe flying under direct supervision clubdesignated Introductory Pilot nonAMA member will have same liability insurance coverage other AMA members receive solely under direct one-on-one supervision Intro Pilot period 30 consecutive days starting first session Pai-ticipation program one-time basis program covers training activities does constitute permission fly organized event AMA members clubs sanctioned otherwise 465 chartered clubs currently use program 1107 total intro pilots So know someone may interested learning fly contact club department AMA HQ find out what club near has either program like available Clubs key individuals having successful experiences bringing new members hobby Keep up good work attended Indoor World Championships Moscow Idaho past summer pleasure meeting new faces Following letter member Idaho club award AMA Awards Club Contests Events club looking making awards plaques event trophies little different try incorporating various AMA Awards supply catalog Over past few years have found AMA awards have provided members contestants quality memento various fun-fly Scale float flyers awards quality wood plaque nicely finished enriched engraved plate various AMA supply items provides good award club medallion series looks very good first second third-place awards Use AMA decal series something truly unique club function pilot recognition use AMA instrument coaster series allows outstanding award very much appreciated winning participants sometimes have 2-Bad award pilot very poor flying experience during Polar Bear Float Flyers Contests . large AMA decal downed plane seems go over very well though case CyA glue may required fly again Dig out current AMA catalog select new award series surprise club members contestants R Lynn Hendry Lewis Clark RC Model Club Lewiston ID Thanks Lynn suggestion hope other clubs will find information useful Model Aviation 4 U ezei h g isi ug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Femwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 very wealthy man once told never earn enough money live have learn live what earn AIVIA has same problem As writing budget 1997 has approved Executive Council next Council meeting November 16 1996 budget agenda process compile budget long hard am going give budget preparation schedule 1997 will note number people involved budget preparation process Following October 11 1996 meeting Ed McCollough worked independently budget After several phone calls budget ready submission Executive Council Members Executive Council have lot personal interests interests will have compromised year although strong differences have managed remain friends hope after budget meeting can say same am sure will Until later script The budget passed took long hours hard work smoke cleared wishes put hold some forwardlooking programs started opinion Executive Council whole has knowledge about budget often case real need money-making ideas work know ways not-for-profit organization can earn money please notify District Vice President Jersey/ New York/ Europe 1997 BUDGET SCHEDULE DATE Mid-June July 19 August 14 August 21 August 23 OPERATION Vicki creates budget spreadsheet prior years current years financial data along forecast remaining year current years budget also included comparison Vicki distributes budget worksheets managers Department operating budgets due Vicki consolidate Consolidated budget due Joyce Capital requests due Vicki Joyce Vicki met following managers August 26 300- 500 August 27 200- 400 400- 500 August 28 1000 1200 100- 300 August 29 830 1000 1000 1200 100- 300 300- 500 September 4 September 11 September 13 October 11 Maintenance Greg Chartrand Membership Colleen Pierce & Carl Maroney Special Services Carl Maroney Model Aviation Rob Kurek P/R Marketing Jay Mealy Computers David Norris & Greg Minch Museum Gary Prater Competition Steve Kaluf Operations/Admin Joyce & Vicki fill what left Consolidated capital requests due Joyce Revised operating capital budget due Joyce Budgets sent Finance Committee members FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING meeting lasted 800 am 700 pm Members committee follows Chairman Ed McCollough Doug Holland Russ Miller Charles Castaing Dave Brown Vicki Barkdull Joyce Hager also attendance Associate Vice Presidents Ray Jaschkue 59 Livingston Street St James NY 1 17e0 51e 8e2-55a9 Dave Babcock 445 Stoclntsn Street Highistows NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAC AFCENT CMR deS BOX 589 APO AE 09703 Wes De Coo es Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1 308 Vlncejuitano leShamrsckRoad Rocky Point NY 11778 George Buso 11 Maple Lane Hyde Park NY 12938 Adam Sattter dl Pesy Avenue Lethan NY 121102433 Dave Mathewson Boo 913 Camilius NY 13031 Bill POpibress 2 Hemlock Court Seugerties NY 12477 James M Lewis PO el Ogdenburg NY 13889-0081 Mitler PO Boo 335 Princeton Junction NJ 08950 Prequency Coordinator Los Seater 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135-9507 315 5953445 October 15Revised budget sent Finance Committee final approval Several telephone calls questions answers between Finance committee HQ October 31 Budget sent full council review November 16 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING Budget will discussed approved full council February 1997 159 District II column will return March Connecticut / Maine Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Maratona Mills MA 02648-1866 MASSCUP-MITCH LILY MEMORIAL Carlos Carla Serra Litewave couple has traveled just about Northeast contests Carlos tough never-say-die competitor Dick Faith Wails biplane Mike Cooper family Mike competing Intermediate class traveled way Pennsylvania flies Magnum Walt Johnson 1960 design Trophy Trainer Excellent profile model qualifies Classic event Rob Larson modified originalhis first full-blown Stunter Excellent workmanship Father-and-son team Dave Woody Midgley No contest can run good team behind-the scenes people L-R Rachel Doris Carville Dotty Cook Ann Carville Dave Cook L Assistant CD Dick Carville Dick Carville presents special award Dave Cook contribution world Stunt Dick Wails presents fourth-place Advanced plaque Joe Ortiz 160 Model Aviation Pennsylvania West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Couri Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 215 797-6597 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Donald Klopp 637 Hamilton Court Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-0129 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 513 435-9232 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Aerial Video Have ever wondered what pilot would see fly model aircraft districts fine modelers has solved question constructing model flying television station Roger Groves Jerusalem Ohio licensed amateur radio operator interest video transmission Over past three years has developed model will transmit television signal flight Transmission other amateurs has approximately 30 miles following specification give some insight Rogers aircraft MACATV television equipment Aircraft wingspan105 inches Weight28 lb PowerZenoah G38 two videos include B&W camera240-line resolution color camera440-line resolution transmitter 11/2 watts 43925 Mhz video produced MACATV very good have copy anyone interested can borrow Roger willing demonstrate operation within reasonable traveling distance home can contacted 37991 Skinner Grimes Road Jerusalem Ohio 43747 can also call between 5-9 pm 614 7572451 Thistledown Flyers AVP Joe Vislay provided following pictures attendees IMAA Fly-In Napoleon Ohio appears everyone enjoyed great meet SPARKS Pittsburghs South Park Club SPARKS held annual Giant Scale event Finleyville Airport Great weather newly paved runway lots hard work produced truly outstanding weekend event promises grow larger featured on-the-site hobby shop programs kids plus food other vendors range aircraft filled flight line varied Cubs Confederate Air Force B-29 flights announced Don Riggs local TV star Thanks go AVP John Hathaway report pictures uary 1997 161 Another photo MACATV Joe Turney AT-6 Harvey Wheeler Curtiss Robin Herbert Merel prepares J-3 Byron Gee Bee R-1 powered G-62 Norm Meeks Moon Township Roger Groves holds flying television station MACATV Larry Russeau Spacewalker B-29 powered four 05 70 Surpass engines Really sounded great did bomb drops runway Ron Saporito Warren Pennsylvania Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland/North Carolina / Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 919 441-5855 Fax 919 441-6554 Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Ct Raleigh NC 27613 Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Milibrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Road Chesapeake VA 23322 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Frequency Coordinator Paul Vacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 RC Contest Coordinator Dave Evans 6124 Apt E Lexington Court Virginia Beach VA 23464 Home Phone 804 523-5449 Results Special Election results special election show have elected Vice President District IV Thanks supported thanks evelyone voted election whether Bradat least took time vote AVP Program Located heading column names addresses Associate Vice Presidents District IV Starting next column AVPs will writing part column will contacting clubs area find out what doing will use information portion column Newsletter Editors am going compile list Newsletter Editors District hopes using medium source communication clubs members District IV past have tried use list Club Contact names part AMA Club listings Unfortunately does seem work very well would suggest club president review may have listed club contact person Advise will sending information through club comments suggestions reference AMA business Council actions District IV Fax have installed dedicated fax line can communicate 24hour basis fax number 919 441-6554 send fax please include fax telephone number reply District IV Officers present time will no change District officers will beholding mini district meetings district officers clubs area would like have 7 8 clubs area get together AVP area have mini district meeting talk about AMA get ideas suggestions will talking AVPs help program am sure would open suggestions may have good location meetings Are AMA know has sald before keep mind am represent YOU ARE THE AMA input ideas suggestions yes also complaints can make difference have complaint tell about itbut also offer suggestion better way Congratulations Congratulations members Norfolk Aeromodelers celebrating 50th year operation established 1946 club called Tidewater Gas Modelers back before World War II dont count years because name change now looking forward next 50 years Model Aviation ki 1 1 ie] t Alabama / Florida Georgia Mississippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone/FAX205 252-2654 AssocIate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewicz 3626 Ranchwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 WHihelmina Chihasz 2526 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 James M Edwards 600 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Palsy AL 36535 Karl Hensel 383 briarwood #42 Meridian MS 39305 Louise Izzo 296 Hentridge Way Wintereprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornles Dr N Charleston SC 2940S Chris Joiner 55 Lee Rd 238 Phenis City AL 36667 Or John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom MorrIs 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36256 Linda OHearn 3415 Maze Ln brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grove Slvd Panama City beach FL32405 George Perryman 3644 Lake Smyrna GA 30062 Frank Tiano 15300 Esiuncia Lane Went Palm Snack FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd Gainnsville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Mancheoter TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 666 Sos 10397 Psiardo Paerto Rico 00736 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd Inlerlachen FL 32146 Phone 804 664-2517 Aiken South Carolina other day snapped shot important flyers preparing start day flying 10th Annual Fall Fly-In Aiken RC Soc ARCS Included necessarily limited Cliff Ashley Bill Boynton Tom Conner Pete Griggs Randy McDowell Jim Ray Mel Sires William Tuxworth Vee Whatley Russell Young Jay Bilyeu Tag Godfry Matt McDowell Wayne Rickenbacker Warren Stanford Allan Wehman Jim Wright Bud Zobel appeared ball everybody looked happy Mel Sires Fly-In CD Vee Whatleys toy airplane has much fun playing original design 12 feet span 42 inch chord 42 square feet Vee told has 5 pounds lead front know calls BIG B look close can see baby BIG B next subject South Carolina may forgiven what Im going next Sam said OK Sam Contest Director prestigious Low Country RC Flyers Club Charleston South Carolina photo little bit dated taken annual club picnic April Dont ask April because wont get straight answer have new field Mullet Hall County Park runway 640 150 always mowed 100 acres fly-over locally regionally famous flyers Charleston LCRC Club Picnic John Rhodes Todd Turner Andy Mitchum Irv Schieiber Jim Palmer Mike Bright Chip Gibson Carroll Selander Larry Ledford Robert Johnson Clarence Glover Lawrence Lucas Paul Viette Hunter Henderlite Fred Howard Nelson Silver Bill Reid George Buckler Joe Valicenti Bill Shoemaker Basil Youngblood Gary Jarvis Ray Reed Howard Quillin Ken Hanjes Sam reports many family members also attended cannot give names because have picture Florida other day covered Radio Control Combat Contest Brandon below some friendly contestants allowed take picture show Including Lucien Miller Henry Burnside William Buruside Jason Burnside Troy Martin Wayne Smith Kathy Smith Bob Gerstein Bucky Gerstein above Lucien Miller again pretty wife Darla holding OS 15 powered original airplane RC Combat Last month big Fly-In Oneonta Alabama held March Dimes included giant scale models both AMA IMAA rules observed affair sponsored City Oneonta Birmingham Skyscrapers BAMA Flyers Bham RC Alabaster RC Clanton Cloud Climbers proceeds went March Dimes help prevent Birth Defects Some very large realistic models showed up Tom Pachetti above piecing together Gee Bee R- 1 model looks very real flys good looks Gee Bee way stands Granville Brothers little fat racers almost no rudder raced before wing flaps introduced pilots constrained land unbelievable speeds couple famous flyers including Lowell Bayles forfeited lives flying Gee Bees Janes Encyclopedia mentions Jimmy Doolittle won 1932 Thompson Trophy Race 2526 mph Gee Bee Pratt & Whitney 800 hp Wasp engine Janes described racing aircraft little huge engine fitted minimum airframe None historical reflection takes anything away Toms magnificent working model famous airplane 4February 1997 163 Shown above tents andsoforth put up conduct Oneonta Giant Scale whing-ding everybody good time U] 1 11 1 m Illinois Indians / Kentucky Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60658-3224 Home 708 457-0585 Fax 7081457-2177 E-Mail Internet sysbauer@charliecnsiiteds Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Dab & Scott JustIce 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761 -1 202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indlsns Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedlorci N 47421 -31 08 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr PR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Ken Booher 1018 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginsville MO 84037-1659 Eve 816 584-2481 MUNCIE IN Two clubs Club #3387 Muncie Controliners Club #1021 Indy Sportliners sponsored Mid-States Championships June 1996 Twelve events run International Aeromodeling Center busy two days Four pictures below small sample planes competing First pictured two Stunters two Scale ships Pictures courtesy J Griner CRYSTAL LAKE IN Club #259 Lake Shore RC Club 15 members participate building covering finishing installing radio Ikon Nwst Gee Bee Y project begun December 1995 first flight June 30 1996 Some participating members shown picture First row L R B Trapp B Garbarini D Bielick R Silver E Baneck D Green Second row L R C Marsh C Rothstein G Meyer L Orlowicz J Hennessy Looks like great job flies great too Picture information Rich Silver COUNTRY CLUB HILLS IL recent Sunday air wars reigned Club # 274 Suburban Aero Club held RC Combat contest fliers like compete motto Second place first loser 16 pilots competition during 12 heats plus final round 10 streamers got cut streamers 20-foot-long crepe paper Pictured combatants planes CHICAGO IL Club # 1392 Chicagoland Circle Cutters held spring 80 mph Combat event Pictured L R C Gay M Palermo chasing clouds away Nine-year-old Skyler Skelley dad Larry Nashville TN flew Chicago Duke Fox Memorial Combat Contest August above infortnation pictures Bud Bodzioch Model Aviation / Minnesota me Hass resident Drive MI QOUY8 510-6243 810 879-5522 Don Bentfield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Bill Millar 712 Grand Ave Patoskey Ml 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summarton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 IT IS WITH SAD HEART last colunm will writing VP District VII has enjoyable year wish other commitments like paying mortgage allowed continue hope will allowed serve AVP future enjoyable part being VP has meeting fellow modelers great group people Please PLEASE make sure community knows about rewards aeromodeling Give some stick time visitor field great sport Encourage others participate individuals clubs have invited welcomed fields events banquets please accept heartfelt thanks Speaking banquets just attended two great ones CARDs banquet Lansing MI superbly organized Dale Farlin Monty Thocker Toledo Weak Signals banquet Both wonderful events think Ohio should part District VII might able attend Weak Signals event next year Bert Kelly Frequency Coordinator eastern half district has moved warmer quarters profound thanks go Bert years service district Let indulge just moment lead picture number 3 son Christopher age 4 yours truly Chris Easy Fly 40 got fired going flying field some Christophers airplanes consisted 3 x 4 x 12 balsa block strip spruce wing pilot some kind engine glued front Chris never hesitant explain anyone well configuration would fly started building 40 Chris always participated gluing corrected failed use Z bend pliers called out instruction aileron hook up absolutely stitch see him proudly carry bird stage club meeting Youd have sworn going hit step chair bit hangar rash won prize evening Chris loves loops rolls working transmitter sitting between legs Number 2 son David after long hiatus back flying too Dave went flying trainer low wing sport Pattern plane week Thanks letting proud Papa Pictures will complete column Have great 1997 uary 1997 165 Flying Electrons jumpers arrive fly-in Pictured Ken Scarince Laurie Worth Tim Hamilton Steve Nellesen Greg Schultz Bill Sykes seated Minnesota State Fair 4-H Model Aviation Exhibit Ace Weeks Special bipe built Greg Schultz doesnt get better 4 year old Chris Hass Dad See text Pat Frederickson holding husband Lees G Shark prior starting 25th Anniversary Fly-In Kent Aero Modelers field western Ml La Crosse WI home new club Coulee Region Modelers Coulee old Indian word meaning hidden valley Part action Chesaning Area Modelers Chesaning Ml swap shop Benzie Area Rcers Thompsonville Ml hosted 43 aircraft fly-in Held conjunction balloon fest over 200 spectators saw Livingston County RC Club Howell Ml put four-hour show Larry McCartney presents raffle winner Tim Hewlett ready go airplane Part flight line Flying Electrons Menomonee Falls WI Charity Fly-In Don Finacane Arcadia WI sent pictures beautiful choppers 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 6th ring away Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126- SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 804 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John VeIls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2826 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234214 241-8492 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018817 467-9211 Louisiana must get rain week whole Central Texas area gets year went back New Orleans Ozone R/C Electric Fun-Fly past October did rain Something like 10 inches 24 hours intermittent showers throughout day Saturday yet least two models up worst am convinced Electric flying stay hear event drawing over 250 entries Keystone PA Electric Fly did 1996 its wake-up time everyone No longer should Electric event results go wanting individual heading folks have formed own SIG will surprised membership becomes largest entrants districts Bob Aberle partner Tom Hunt two young men gorgeous B-17 came New York Bonny Bill Jenkins Tennessee Exec VP Doug Holland came North Carolina mention few Having involved two-cycle engines life couldnt understand movement Electrics quite some time started hearing about lost flying sites due noise What really made wake up hearing areas noise-sensitive no allowed start engine country pretty large also becoming more congested Being able fly quietly infinitely better being able fly Think about new liability waiver Pylon Racing hammered out Contest Board Safety Committee NMPRA has brought letters phone calls ever before Since final form has voted yet 11/96 rumor has waiver will void regular AMA insurance What about agreeing sue participating sponsors event part Nothing else Regardless circumstances obeying AMA Safety Code etc etc waiver says will hold organizers sponsors contest directors AMA blameless Complaints about having wear safety gear just dont hold water speak have required other events years no ill effects extra eye shade needed protective headgear has expandable inner band will allow billed cap under high compliment due NMPRA safety committee its mature reasonable approach formulating sound solution problem threat its continued existence Tip Month base metal glow plugs platinum allergic aluminum much aluminum engines natural glow plug bombarded tiny particles aluminum running engine changes its setting no apparent reason could gradual erosion plugs element Try plug change before changing tricky needle settings 4166 Model Aviation 4Now full trim BB Webers fantastic B-29 requires 2 pilots trasnmitters perform functions drought broken wasnt kind big Bomber Field Fly-In last Sept Over 100 pilots brought 130 aircraft after 12 inches rain previous 4 days grounds wet spectators parked along both sides farm road mile either direction BB Weber appreciative such dedication admission free just some really BIG birds Russ Vice Pr PO Box Solen NO Days 701 445-,32 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Saline KS 67401 Jim Rlcketta 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 571 03-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Nebraska Grand Island Nebraska HiElyers Model Airplane Club Old-Timer Fun-fly Twentyeight old-timers pilots Signed up second annual HiElyers Meet devoted vintage aircraft high-wing trainers Wind rain spoiled originally designated date moved Fun-fly next SundaySeptember 22 1996 excellent turnout despite rain date HiFlyers intent hold Fall Old-Timers Meet year devoted vintage RC-assist aircraft Free Flight era pre-1950 high-wing trainers include high-wing trainers incentive newer fliers area participate since trainers have similar flight characteristics Old-Timers Just last years meet surprisingly large variety older aircraft included following owners flying QuakersJohn Anderson Hank Coons Jeremy Encinger Dick Hansen Matt Purdy Frank Webber Miss America PietenpolTed Hansen 1940 New RulerLee Machmuller PowerhouseBob McClure 1913 Etrich TaubeEd Conroy Custom Cavalier 60 TaylorcraftMark Bergt WACO Stearman biplane Scott Zimmerman Pacific AceGary Sandstead CumulusDon Hansen Old ReliableDick Bebrens fleetsterVerlon Goosic John Anderson built flying Quakers meet took orders build two will make numbers 11 12 coming out shop Anyone Old-Timer aircraft high-wing trainer welconie Hiflyers 1997 Old-Timer Fun-Fly will September 7 1997 700-foot grass field located 1221 South Shady Bend Road Grand Island Nebraska Gary Sandstead Club Secretary Love-Air KC Club registered another maingear landing hosting third annual IMAA Big Bird Rally during third weekend August Sixty-eight pilots Wyoming Nebraska New Mexico Indiana Colorado 109 planes visited Love-Air RICs field over two-day event Big Bird staff pleased see good contingent Albuquerque New Mexico fliers Jim Taffy Maddox won Jack Quinn modified ready fly Sr Cadet sent note . thank opportumty participate event first such event several respects loved Jim adds Well back pilots spectators staff built up some big numbers various departments During 14 hours official LMAA flying 238 ffights logged way calculate 238 flights works out average 2 3 planes air times during 14 hours flight addition 200 hamburgers 100 hot dogs 12 dozen donuts eaten 450 sodas 40 gallons free ice water consumed Saturdays flying ended informal BBQ field year staff stationed Air Bosses two runway access points air bosses integrated outbound traffic landing approachesgiving landings priority over outbound planes Walking along ramp could find models sizes designs including twins Dick Baldwins 11-foot Bellanca Air Bus Dick Snyders 14-foot 2X Sr Cadet took honors largest planes Multiengine aircraft included Vince Evans Part-a-Nava Don Parsons de Havilland Hornet Don Bottrans Junk Yard Dog JYD trimotor Various sizes models Extra 300s found also models older aircraft enjoyed watching Don Parson go through twin startup procedure same proven procedure wrote about some Model Aviation RC Scale articles January 1990 approximate Don summarized rally top 10-15% IMAA events USA . enjoyed event . well presented Interested Love-Air Activities Big Bird notes Visit web site http\\wwwpawneenetcomllarc/ See next year Gene Burmeister Secretary 970 223-6542 E-Mail sxgr26a@prodigycom February 1997 167 Powerhouse owned Bob McClure along Big Bee owned Leonard Psota Old Reliable owned Dick Behrens Miss America Pietenpol owned Ted Hansen 1940 New Ruler owned Lee Machmuller News Colorado future RC flier plans improvements would make Dick Snyders 2X Senior Cadets cabin Andy Simmering Greeley CO pulls some flightilne duty Arizona California Hawaii / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom httpl/wwwama-1 OconVama Darwin Barrie Scottsdale Arizona 602 946-8955 Don Goeschl Lancaster California 805 940-6066 Darlene Frederick Santa Rosa California 707 525-8815 Marc Karpowich Logan Utah 801 752-3639 Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California 408 463-0907 Dave Pinluv Las Vegas Nevada 702 656-1772 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Eloy Marez Santa Ana California 714 540-4935 See ant moeffis column additional AVPa Coordinators Thank Brian previous three District X columns Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California south San Jose graciously served guest columnist shared us experiences Associate Vice President District X challenges faced developing maintaining flying sites South Bay area am also sure aware Brian nominated earlier year position ALMA Executive Vice President offered leadership national organization accepting nomination mnning years election EVP As write months colunm annual balloting period days closing however time published election results will final sincerely hope AMA member exercised his/her right participate organization taking part selecting leaders wish 1996 J Livotto California Invitational Free Flight contest Oct 5-6 Lost Hills California once again site two days great FAI FF competition years event also marked momentous occasion wedding District Xs top world class competitors Pierre Brun Van Nuys California Pictured Pierre bride Sylvia Strawn Brun exchange wedding vows presence friends fellow free flighters back dropped picture perfect Lost Hills sunset District X extends congratulations best wishes Pierre Sylvia May life together always Good Air thank Brian Nelson wiliingness come forward offer time expertise leadership behalf 25000 AMA members District X wish thank years candidates giving themselves participating selection process As approach new year work developing preparing 1997 AMA National Aeromodeling Exhibition intensifying San Jose California surrounding South Bay area has chosen site 97 AMA Expo dates have set nine-day period starting Labor Day weekend August 30 through Sunday September 7 Seven local flying sites two full scale airports have identified venues dozen events will culminate weekend September 6-7 giant RC Air Show industry showcase Planned events include RC aerobatics both IMAC pattern helicopter fun fly/competition soaring RC Scale electric Control line Giant Scale racing warbird pylon racing quarter scale fly-in SAM old timer events Jet Rally lots general flying youth activities fun events get-togethers Bar-B-Qs fun whole family will lots time visit fellow modelers share ideas experiences well opportunities visit sites activities City Bay Over next several months will conducting series Town Hall meetings throughout District provide additional information regarding Expo opportunity discuss current aeromodeling organizational issues Mailings will made AMA chartered clubs meeting dates times locations will posted District X Web Page well District X column Till next time. Keepem safe Keepem flyn Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents District X attends 1996 Tournament Champions Oct 24-27 hosted Mr William G Bennett Sahara Hotel Casino Steve Stricker Baltimore Maryland 1996 TOC top points winner World Champion top photo features Steves 437% Extra 300S using 3W-i 60 4C engine 30-12 prop Dick Skoglund Lancaster California seen Sig Kadet Senior/Mooney Canyon Crosswinds Scale Fun Fly Castaic California Oct 5 Bill Cunningham L Chouteau Oklahoma fifth-place winner years Tournament Champions pictured receiving Bill Cunningham Perpetual Trophy Giant Scale Air Racing Association President David Bridi having won Unlimited Gold Class race 1996 GSARA season Central Valley RC Soaring Clubs 23rd Annual Fall Soaring Festival Oct 5-6 Visalia California . another great success best thermal duration events world Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56ih Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowsione Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincoti 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ci LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E#14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Gary Harris sent photo Ken Burdick teaching Cristine Rein control line flying Harvey Field Snohomish WA Sept model 15 size diesel combat ship Congratulations Paul Walker Paul inducted Control Line Precision Aerobatics Hall Fame year 84 94 won Nationals Walker Cup seven times second twice third once including run five straight wins 90 94 92 First World US team swept FAI finals summer Paul took second World Champs point Paul arguably greatest stunt flyer history sport North West Soaring Society 20th annual NWSS Tournament sod farm near Tn-Cities Unfortunately wind blew 30 mph qualifying rounds Sat & again Sun morning picked up bit changed direction finals Some a/c carrying excess 2 lbs ballast effort penetrate Tom Culmsee CD has 17 20 years contest Tom excellent CD doing professional fair job great deal class showed rest country ran soaring 89 Nats Wendy Wagner Editor Hangar Talk Newsletter South Lane R/C Modelers sent pictures information about inaugural Fertile Turtle Fun Fly & Swap Meet Duane Elliott has 35mm camera carried PT-40 took picture fields layout David Dybevik captures festivities video pilots spectators watch South Lane club also booth Oregon Air Space Fair Eugene good event spite 1070 temperature Note special model display unit models displayed along side wing F-4 Phantom II club banner center left Pitts Silver Leader Club Plaque rests Pitts wing volunteer officers ongoing business district such officer Scale Contest Board member AVP Jerry Holcomb Soon new scale rules will proposed have interest scale modeling should read rules send comments Jerry arent aware scale work picture Jerry Supermarine Air Yacht scratch built own plans gem No hangar queen has flown several Pine Hollow contests Kathy Duncan intrepid photographer Salem R/C Pilots Assoc sent some pictures Silverton Fun Fly Chris Hendricks Goldberg Cub Chris 12 still learning flies well will probably top flier before too long Scott Marcum used Doc Mathews kitbash directions produce Ultimate Aced 4-120 HAPPY NEW YEAR !! uary 1997 169
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Inside View Headquarters emy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 AMA/Chartes H Grant Sch&arships year Academy provides scholarship awards approximately $20000 high-school graduates part AMA/Charles H Grant Scholarship Program several criteria used selection process include scholastic achievement modeling activity school/community activity addition Charles Grant awards three others Sig Memorial Scholarship Program provides awards based combination modeling achievement financial need Tom Hutchinson Memorial Scholarship provides awards modelers achievement Free Flight activity award provided Toledo Weak Signals presented top candidate AMA/Charles H Grant Scholarships Applications detailed information concerning awards may obtained contacting AMA Headquarters deadline submitting application April 30 1997 top award 1996 $7000 presented Katie Bosman Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin graduated honors Sturgeon Bay High School Currently attending University Wisconsin-Green Bay Katie pursuing Communications/Graphic Arts degree served awardwinning reporter graphic artist high school newspaper became co editor senior year Katies modeling career began during 4-H club activities 1987 built Comet J-3 Cub met members Bay Flyers Club contact resulted members teaching build fly design own models Bob Underwood Katie still builds competes Indoor Peanut Scale models also flies RC models Starting Goldberg Gentle Lady 1990 has built competed six other models building skills attention detail soon progressed point members club pressed service building repairing models Skip Miller F3B World Champ moved describe Nats competition model immaculate 1994 suggestion experienced competitors Katie attended Nats Though initially laughed thought participation such high level competition found herself 1994 Senior Two-Meter Sailplane champion addition flying Katie has provided written material Model Aviation column clubs monthly newsletter also helped design lighting system used night flying club Katie along friend/flying buddy making plans some day building flying own full-scale aircraft addition Charles H Grant award $7000 Katie received $3500 Weak Signals club monies generated through raffle prize drawings held during annual Toledo Expo Patrick Schuett Aurora Illinois garnered second-place Grant award $5000 high school starting member tennis team member National Honor Society Illinois StatePatrick Schuett Scholar addition being member two model clubs Patrick also president local aviation Explorer post February 1997 155 Katie Bosman Patrick introduced modeling age four flew first Control Line model soloed age five age eight entered first competition placed second Though has designed built flown various types model aircraft modeling career has centered Control Line specific passion lies Precision Aerobatics has competed Nats has placed high second age category Patrick states modeling has significant impact life teaching him lessons such sportsmanship physics provided much motivation career decision currently student University Illinois UrbanalChampaign pursuing career aeronautical engineering work experience has followed variety activities including being waiter paint clerk engineering company Currently working lab assistant Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory Mark Richmond Carmel Indiana received Charles H Grant award $2500 following graduation June 1996 School Engineering Purdue University now school home addition school activities Mark spent 12 hours week working dental assistant pediatric dentistry office time scholastic science club called Science Olympiad science club modeling skills played important role being 1993 national champion record holder engineering event Bridge Building Mark become 1996 national champion record holder Tower Building winning tower required supported 20 kilograms 44 pounds weighed slightly four grams Much Marks prowess scientific field direct result Indoor modeling experience addition Junior National Champion Intermediate Stick Easy B Hand Launch Stick Novice Pennyplane Pennyplane 1992 part FlB team Junior World Championships Lucenec Czechoslovakia finished eighth individual contributed team being bronze medalists Besides modeling science activities Mark enjoys tennis basketball fishing reading addition Grant Scholarship Scholarship committee awarded Hutchinson Scholarship amount $1000 outstanding Free Flight activity Michael Hudson York Pennsylvania received Charles Grant award $2500 Currently enrolled York College Pennsylvania pursuing engineering career During high school Michael engaged variety activities such marching symphonic band Physics Club History Club Science Olympiad Community activities included March Dimes Chain Reaction Council American Cancer Society Michael participates Engineering Practice Design Studio EPADS groups University level competitive level worked team design machine would fulfill specific task team finished first final event noncompetitive basis obtaining experience constructing apparatus vital new mechanical engineering curriculum team four individuals designing constructing 20-foot wind tunnel Michael currently finishing latest modeling project Ultra Sport 1000 Having taught numerous individuals fly experimenting aircraft designs has created desire obtain pilots license enhanced following first ride small aircraft during visit airport adjacent AMA property Muncie further desire put engineering education use model design Currently co-op work program may afford such opportunity model field Todd Ryan Pasco Washington received $2000 Sig Memorial Scholarship 1996 After graduating Columbia High School entered Oregon Institute Technology engaged studies become mechanical engineer high-school activities included basketball baseball Science Club Ecology representative Educational School District #143 work Community Help Organization Todd has member AMA since 1989 During period has accumulated 241 first place 167 second place 198 third place finishes control line competitive events has held numerous AMA records Profile Carrier 21 Sport Speed Formula 40 introduction flying came 1989 after working AMA Nats RC Pylon Under instruction father Curtiss Ryan learned fly Sig Skyray Todd joined newly formed club Columbia Basis Balsa Bashers 1995 elected president club also hosted portions 1995 Nats Academy salutes young people wishes well studies blished 1969 AMA Hall Fame honors men women have made significant contributions hobby/sport model aviation list members long distinguished others yet Hall worthy induction Any AMA member can submit Hall Fame nomination Consider nominating persons has positive impact some facet aeromodeling nomination form call write Mary Lou Vojslavek AMA Headquarters Deadline nominations March 31 1997 156 Model Aviation 4Michael Hudson Mark Richmond elected President organization thought job pretty well figured out 17 years AMA Executive Council split about evenly between Dist III VP EDP thinking knew what presidency involved also thought pretty good idea membership stood subjects would like see us go obvious members didnt agree everything majority same mind least what thought What didnt realize just much advice president received corners organization advice comes via forums sometimes letter phone call occasionally face face discussion member also takes forms Letters sometimes involve small pat back followed oh way sometimes start right out dummies solution obvious Phone calls usually involve some problem member having along plea help comes way should handled future have line Its obvious AMA should should quit doing 72?? time members agree completely Hmmmn what trick cant get 14 members EC agree completely very often someone out sure comment wet everybody agrees best situations face face situations vary scheduled appointment chance encounter Psst AMA s biggest problem what should everybody agrees formal meeting consultants members staff EC members reason face face best get discuss other sides issue fact everybody DOESNT agree seldom am able change mind someone obvious solution can usually least make aware other considerations Aeromodeling wonderful hobby wonderful things about wide range things can within hobby Activities range R/C Giant Scale racing its thousand dollar commitment team uniforms significant purses etc first time youngster throws paper airplane winds rubber model back yard whisper quiet indoor microfilm wild fury CL Combat flying scale models involving thousands hours slide together balsa glider Hard nosed competitors club member talks about model airplanes lot works hard club never gets around building flying model build dont fly Just fly dont build Some want latest turbines others want simplicity OldTimers have airshow team pilots closet modelers fly themselves short have Aeromodeling its glory diversity addition aeromodeling thing above seem have common belief some form organization necessary Most seem agree local club good idea some belong organization dedicated specific area interest within aeromodeling family surprising fact think national organization necessary just what organization should much difficult get agreement comes down determining what organization should spend its money attitude becomes universal Spend improving aspect aeromodeling important need Spending priorities among difficult things deal particularly discussions members faced having determine some spending priorities upcoming Executive Council meeting Last month related initial budget projected deficit some $1 70k finance committee has whittled g written have up $60k surplus Considering total budget $72 million isnt much room contingencies say nothing capital improvements becoming obvious something going have go going difficult give up some traditional funding programs order fund some programs EC feels necessary cost supplying absolutely necessary goes up availability funding other programs will drop trick coming agreement what absolutely necessary what necessary what desirable what beneficial Given diversity membership its easy task Any program absolutely necessary will looked determine its cost/benefit ratio Among programs coming under scrutiny will FAIinteruational aeromodeling traditional programs may have cut back order support generally beneficial programs Show Team support another interesting situation have staff Executive Council member proposals double support drop support entirely Its going interesting Oh ya average AMA member try benefit reminds three statisticians out target shooting first fired missed 3 ft left second fired missed 3 ft right third put gun away said BULLSEYE cant better . have sad note pass month Pete Sotich AMA President 1961/62 passed away Nov 5 heart attack Pete brother Charlie icons history AMA AMA better organization today result Petes efforts place its history assured heartfelt condolences go out family uary 1997 157 joyce Hager AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Did Know benefits being AMA member ability join local club receive assistance learning fly part group people have same interest approximately 2500 chartered clubsmore 50% membership belongs chartered club 3000 additional insurance certificates have issued various clubs Now sad note great ladies AMA no longer us years volunteer worker Nationals world championships trade shows special events So husband team worked behalf AMA membersthey also provided additional support financial backing Its fact five Life memberships family Besides paying such memberships themselves Bryant Ellaine Thompson signed up three granddaughter Cara Lee son Mark Marks wife Penny Bryant typically worked behind scenes Nats setting up equipment marking field layouts delivering materials supplies needed various events much Ellaine usually sold souvenirs helped PR assisted Nats HQ staff sometimes also worked together organizing conducting Nats hobby shop sales operation well qualified years ran own hobby shop Illinois very successful enterprise contrast hobby shops elsewhere struggled get Ellaine big factor success Ellaine always willing hard worker quiet dont rock boat spectatorshe often spoke mind AMA officers others saw heard things didnt like militant let people know things could done better knew what talking about wasnt bashful about During 1989 AerOlympics combined group world championships hosted simultaneously US Chesapeake Virginia souvenir sales operation Ellaine three women along Lillian Worth Jan Greenwood recorded highest-ever sales total AMA eventmore $18000 week About three years ago Ellaine diagnosed having leukemia problem went through ups downs disease got less prominent Eventually though disease prevailed Ellaine left us September 9 1996 women have important AMA model aviation contributing greatly growth progress Ellaine Thompson best Several years ago AMA instituted Introductory Pilot Program clubs use program developed non-AMA member may fly Chartered Club field receive member liability insurance protection long helshe flying under direct supervision clubdesignated Introductory Pilot nonAMA member will have same liability insurance coverage other AMA members receive solely under direct one-on-one supervision Intro Pilot period 30 consecutive days starting first session Pai-ticipation program one-time basis program covers training activities does constitute permission fly organized event AMA members clubs sanctioned otherwise 465 chartered clubs currently use program 1107 total intro pilots So know someone may interested learning fly contact club department AMA HQ find out what club near has either program like available Clubs key individuals having successful experiences bringing new members hobby Keep up good work attended Indoor World Championships Moscow Idaho past summer pleasure meeting new faces Following letter member Idaho club award AMA Awards Club Contests Events club looking making awards plaques event trophies little different try incorporating various AMA Awards supply catalog Over past few years have found AMA awards have provided members contestants quality memento various fun-fly Scale float flyers awards quality wood plaque nicely finished enriched engraved plate various AMA supply items provides good award club medallion series looks very good first second third-place awards Use AMA decal series something truly unique club function pilot recognition use AMA instrument coaster series allows outstanding award very much appreciated winning participants sometimes have 2-Bad award pilot very poor flying experience during Polar Bear Float Flyers Contests . large AMA decal downed plane seems go over very well though case CyA glue may required fly again Dig out current AMA catalog select new award series surprise club members contestants R Lynn Hendry Lewis Clark RC Model Club Lewiston ID Thanks Lynn suggestion hope other clubs will find information useful Model Aviation 4 U ezei h g isi ug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Femwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 very wealthy man once told never earn enough money live have learn live what earn AIVIA has same problem As writing budget 1997 has approved Executive Council next Council meeting November 16 1996 budget agenda process compile budget long hard am going give budget preparation schedule 1997 will note number people involved budget preparation process Following October 11 1996 meeting Ed McCollough worked independently budget After several phone calls budget ready submission Executive Council Members Executive Council have lot personal interests interests will have compromised year although strong differences have managed remain friends hope after budget meeting can say same am sure will Until later script The budget passed took long hours hard work smoke cleared wishes put hold some forwardlooking programs started opinion Executive Council whole has knowledge about budget often case real need money-making ideas work know ways not-for-profit organization can earn money please notify District Vice President Jersey/ New York/ Europe 1997 BUDGET SCHEDULE DATE Mid-June July 19 August 14 August 21 August 23 OPERATION Vicki creates budget spreadsheet prior years current years financial data along forecast remaining year current years budget also included comparison Vicki distributes budget worksheets managers Department operating budgets due Vicki consolidate Consolidated budget due Joyce Capital requests due Vicki Joyce Vicki met following managers August 26 300- 500 August 27 200- 400 400- 500 August 28 1000 1200 100- 300 August 29 830 1000 1000 1200 100- 300 300- 500 September 4 September 11 September 13 October 11 Maintenance Greg Chartrand Membership Colleen Pierce & Carl Maroney Special Services Carl Maroney Model Aviation Rob Kurek P/R Marketing Jay Mealy Computers David Norris & Greg Minch Museum Gary Prater Competition Steve Kaluf Operations/Admin Joyce & Vicki fill what left Consolidated capital requests due Joyce Revised operating capital budget due Joyce Budgets sent Finance Committee members FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING meeting lasted 800 am 700 pm Members committee follows Chairman Ed McCollough Doug Holland Russ Miller Charles Castaing Dave Brown Vicki Barkdull Joyce Hager also attendance Associate Vice Presidents Ray Jaschkue 59 Livingston Street St James NY 1 17e0 51e 8e2-55a9 Dave Babcock 445 Stoclntsn Street Highistows NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAC AFCENT CMR deS BOX 589 APO AE 09703 Wes De Coo es Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1 308 Vlncejuitano leShamrsckRoad Rocky Point NY 11778 George Buso 11 Maple Lane Hyde Park NY 12938 Adam Sattter dl Pesy Avenue Lethan NY 121102433 Dave Mathewson Boo 913 Camilius NY 13031 Bill POpibress 2 Hemlock Court Seugerties NY 12477 James M Lewis PO el Ogdenburg NY 13889-0081 Mitler PO Boo 335 Princeton Junction NJ 08950 Prequency Coordinator Los Seater 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135-9507 315 5953445 October 15Revised budget sent Finance Committee final approval Several telephone calls questions answers between Finance committee HQ October 31 Budget sent full council review November 16 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING Budget will discussed approved full council February 1997 159 District II column will return March Connecticut / Maine Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Maratona Mills MA 02648-1866 MASSCUP-MITCH LILY MEMORIAL Carlos Carla Serra Litewave couple has traveled just about Northeast contests Carlos tough never-say-die competitor Dick Faith Wails biplane Mike Cooper family Mike competing Intermediate class traveled way Pennsylvania flies Magnum Walt Johnson 1960 design Trophy Trainer Excellent profile model qualifies Classic event Rob Larson modified originalhis first full-blown Stunter Excellent workmanship Father-and-son team Dave Woody Midgley No contest can run good team behind-the scenes people L-R Rachel Doris Carville Dotty Cook Ann Carville Dave Cook L Assistant CD Dick Carville Dick Carville presents special award Dave Cook contribution world Stunt Dick Wails presents fourth-place Advanced plaque Joe Ortiz 160 Model Aviation Pennsylvania West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Couri Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 215 797-6597 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Donald Klopp 637 Hamilton Court Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-0129 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 513 435-9232 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Aerial Video Have ever wondered what pilot would see fly model aircraft districts fine modelers has solved question constructing model flying television station Roger Groves Jerusalem Ohio licensed amateur radio operator interest video transmission Over past three years has developed model will transmit television signal flight Transmission other amateurs has approximately 30 miles following specification give some insight Rogers aircraft MACATV television equipment Aircraft wingspan105 inches Weight28 lb PowerZenoah G38 two videos include B&W camera240-line resolution color camera440-line resolution transmitter 11/2 watts 43925 Mhz video produced MACATV very good have copy anyone interested can borrow Roger willing demonstrate operation within reasonable traveling distance home can contacted 37991 Skinner Grimes Road Jerusalem Ohio 43747 can also call between 5-9 pm 614 7572451 Thistledown Flyers AVP Joe Vislay provided following pictures attendees IMAA Fly-In Napoleon Ohio appears everyone enjoyed great meet SPARKS Pittsburghs South Park Club SPARKS held annual Giant Scale event Finleyville Airport Great weather newly paved runway lots hard work produced truly outstanding weekend event promises grow larger featured on-the-site hobby shop programs kids plus food other vendors range aircraft filled flight line varied Cubs Confederate Air Force B-29 flights announced Don Riggs local TV star Thanks go AVP John Hathaway report pictures uary 1997 161 Another photo MACATV Joe Turney AT-6 Harvey Wheeler Curtiss Robin Herbert Merel prepares J-3 Byron Gee Bee R-1 powered G-62 Norm Meeks Moon Township Roger Groves holds flying television station MACATV Larry Russeau Spacewalker B-29 powered four 05 70 Surpass engines Really sounded great did bomb drops runway Ron Saporito Warren Pennsylvania Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland/North Carolina / Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 919 441-5855 Fax 919 441-6554 Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Ct Raleigh NC 27613 Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Milibrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Road Chesapeake VA 23322 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Frequency Coordinator Paul Vacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 RC Contest Coordinator Dave Evans 6124 Apt E Lexington Court Virginia Beach VA 23464 Home Phone 804 523-5449 Results Special Election results special election show have elected Vice President District IV Thanks supported thanks evelyone voted election whether Bradat least took time vote AVP Program Located heading column names addresses Associate Vice Presidents District IV Starting next column AVPs will writing part column will contacting clubs area find out what doing will use information portion column Newsletter Editors am going compile list Newsletter Editors District hopes using medium source communication clubs members District IV past have tried use list Club Contact names part AMA Club listings Unfortunately does seem work very well would suggest club president review may have listed club contact person Advise will sending information through club comments suggestions reference AMA business Council actions District IV Fax have installed dedicated fax line can communicate 24hour basis fax number 919 441-6554 send fax please include fax telephone number reply District IV Officers present time will no change District officers will beholding mini district meetings district officers clubs area would like have 7 8 clubs area get together AVP area have mini district meeting talk about AMA get ideas suggestions will talking AVPs help program am sure would open suggestions may have good location meetings Are AMA know has sald before keep mind am represent YOU ARE THE AMA input ideas suggestions yes also complaints can make difference have complaint tell about itbut also offer suggestion better way Congratulations Congratulations members Norfolk Aeromodelers celebrating 50th year operation established 1946 club called Tidewater Gas Modelers back before World War II dont count years because name change now looking forward next 50 years Model Aviation ki 1 1 ie] t Alabama / Florida Georgia Mississippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone/FAX205 252-2654 AssocIate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewicz 3626 Ranchwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 WHihelmina Chihasz 2526 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 James M Edwards 600 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Palsy AL 36535 Karl Hensel 383 briarwood #42 Meridian MS 39305 Louise Izzo 296 Hentridge Way Wintereprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornles Dr N Charleston SC 2940S Chris Joiner 55 Lee Rd 238 Phenis City AL 36667 Or John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom MorrIs 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36256 Linda OHearn 3415 Maze Ln brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grove Slvd Panama City beach FL32405 George Perryman 3644 Lake Smyrna GA 30062 Frank Tiano 15300 Esiuncia Lane Went Palm Snack FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd Gainnsville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Mancheoter TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 666 Sos 10397 Psiardo Paerto Rico 00736 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd Inlerlachen FL 32146 Phone 804 664-2517 Aiken South Carolina other day snapped shot important flyers preparing start day flying 10th Annual Fall Fly-In Aiken RC Soc ARCS Included necessarily limited Cliff Ashley Bill Boynton Tom Conner Pete Griggs Randy McDowell Jim Ray Mel Sires William Tuxworth Vee Whatley Russell Young Jay Bilyeu Tag Godfry Matt McDowell Wayne Rickenbacker Warren Stanford Allan Wehman Jim Wright Bud Zobel appeared ball everybody looked happy Mel Sires Fly-In CD Vee Whatleys toy airplane has much fun playing original design 12 feet span 42 inch chord 42 square feet Vee told has 5 pounds lead front know calls BIG B look close can see baby BIG B next subject South Carolina may forgiven what Im going next Sam said OK Sam Contest Director prestigious Low Country RC Flyers Club Charleston South Carolina photo little bit dated taken annual club picnic April Dont ask April because wont get straight answer have new field Mullet Hall County Park runway 640 150 always mowed 100 acres fly-over locally regionally famous flyers Charleston LCRC Club Picnic John Rhodes Todd Turner Andy Mitchum Irv Schieiber Jim Palmer Mike Bright Chip Gibson Carroll Selander Larry Ledford Robert Johnson Clarence Glover Lawrence Lucas Paul Viette Hunter Henderlite Fred Howard Nelson Silver Bill Reid George Buckler Joe Valicenti Bill Shoemaker Basil Youngblood Gary Jarvis Ray Reed Howard Quillin Ken Hanjes Sam reports many family members also attended cannot give names because have picture Florida other day covered Radio Control Combat Contest Brandon below some friendly contestants allowed take picture show Including Lucien Miller Henry Burnside William Buruside Jason Burnside Troy Martin Wayne Smith Kathy Smith Bob Gerstein Bucky Gerstein above Lucien Miller again pretty wife Darla holding OS 15 powered original airplane RC Combat Last month big Fly-In Oneonta Alabama held March Dimes included giant scale models both AMA IMAA rules observed affair sponsored City Oneonta Birmingham Skyscrapers BAMA Flyers Bham RC Alabaster RC Clanton Cloud Climbers proceeds went March Dimes help prevent Birth Defects Some very large realistic models showed up Tom Pachetti above piecing together Gee Bee R- 1 model looks very real flys good looks Gee Bee way stands Granville Brothers little fat racers almost no rudder raced before wing flaps introduced pilots constrained land unbelievable speeds couple famous flyers including Lowell Bayles forfeited lives flying Gee Bees Janes Encyclopedia mentions Jimmy Doolittle won 1932 Thompson Trophy Race 2526 mph Gee Bee Pratt & Whitney 800 hp Wasp engine Janes described racing aircraft little huge engine fitted minimum airframe None historical reflection takes anything away Toms magnificent working model famous airplane 4February 1997 163 Shown above tents andsoforth put up conduct Oneonta Giant Scale whing-ding everybody good time U] 1 11 1 m Illinois Indians / Kentucky Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60658-3224 Home 708 457-0585 Fax 7081457-2177 E-Mail Internet sysbauer@charliecnsiiteds Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Dab & Scott JustIce 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761 -1 202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indlsns Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedlorci N 47421 -31 08 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr PR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Ken Booher 1018 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginsville MO 84037-1659 Eve 816 584-2481 MUNCIE IN Two clubs Club #3387 Muncie Controliners Club #1021 Indy Sportliners sponsored Mid-States Championships June 1996 Twelve events run International Aeromodeling Center busy two days Four pictures below small sample planes competing First pictured two Stunters two Scale ships Pictures courtesy J Griner CRYSTAL LAKE IN Club #259 Lake Shore RC Club 15 members participate building covering finishing installing radio Ikon Nwst Gee Bee Y project begun December 1995 first flight June 30 1996 Some participating members shown picture First row L R B Trapp B Garbarini D Bielick R Silver E Baneck D Green Second row L R C Marsh C Rothstein G Meyer L Orlowicz J Hennessy Looks like great job flies great too Picture information Rich Silver COUNTRY CLUB HILLS IL recent Sunday air wars reigned Club # 274 Suburban Aero Club held RC Combat contest fliers like compete motto Second place first loser 16 pilots competition during 12 heats plus final round 10 streamers got cut streamers 20-foot-long crepe paper Pictured combatants planes CHICAGO IL Club # 1392 Chicagoland Circle Cutters held spring 80 mph Combat event Pictured L R C Gay M Palermo chasing clouds away Nine-year-old Skyler Skelley dad Larry Nashville TN flew Chicago Duke Fox Memorial Combat Contest August above infortnation pictures Bud Bodzioch Model Aviation / Minnesota me Hass resident Drive MI QOUY8 510-6243 810 879-5522 Don Bentfield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Bill Millar 712 Grand Ave Patoskey Ml 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summarton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 IT IS WITH SAD HEART last colunm will writing VP District VII has enjoyable year wish other commitments like paying mortgage allowed continue hope will allowed serve AVP future enjoyable part being VP has meeting fellow modelers great group people Please PLEASE make sure community knows about rewards aeromodeling Give some stick time visitor field great sport Encourage others participate individuals clubs have invited welcomed fields events banquets please accept heartfelt thanks Speaking banquets just attended two great ones CARDs banquet Lansing MI superbly organized Dale Farlin Monty Thocker Toledo Weak Signals banquet Both wonderful events think Ohio should part District VII might able attend Weak Signals event next year Bert Kelly Frequency Coordinator eastern half district has moved warmer quarters profound thanks go Bert years service district Let indulge just moment lead picture number 3 son Christopher age 4 yours truly Chris Easy Fly 40 got fired going flying field some Christophers airplanes consisted 3 x 4 x 12 balsa block strip spruce wing pilot some kind engine glued front Chris never hesitant explain anyone well configuration would fly started building 40 Chris always participated gluing corrected failed use Z bend pliers called out instruction aileron hook up absolutely stitch see him proudly carry bird stage club meeting Youd have sworn going hit step chair bit hangar rash won prize evening Chris loves loops rolls working transmitter sitting between legs Number 2 son David after long hiatus back flying too Dave went flying trainer low wing sport Pattern plane week Thanks letting proud Papa Pictures will complete column Have great 1997 uary 1997 165 Flying Electrons jumpers arrive fly-in Pictured Ken Scarince Laurie Worth Tim Hamilton Steve Nellesen Greg Schultz Bill Sykes seated Minnesota State Fair 4-H Model Aviation Exhibit Ace Weeks Special bipe built Greg Schultz doesnt get better 4 year old Chris Hass Dad See text Pat Frederickson holding husband Lees G Shark prior starting 25th Anniversary Fly-In Kent Aero Modelers field western Ml La Crosse WI home new club Coulee Region Modelers Coulee old Indian word meaning hidden valley Part action Chesaning Area Modelers Chesaning Ml swap shop Benzie Area Rcers Thompsonville Ml hosted 43 aircraft fly-in Held conjunction balloon fest over 200 spectators saw Livingston County RC Club Howell Ml put four-hour show Larry McCartney presents raffle winner Tim Hewlett ready go airplane Part flight line Flying Electrons Menomonee Falls WI Charity Fly-In Don Finacane Arcadia WI sent pictures beautiful choppers 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 6th ring away Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126- SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 804 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John VeIls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2826 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234214 241-8492 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018817 467-9211 Louisiana must get rain week whole Central Texas area gets year went back New Orleans Ozone R/C Electric Fun-Fly past October did rain Something like 10 inches 24 hours intermittent showers throughout day Saturday yet least two models up worst am convinced Electric flying stay hear event drawing over 250 entries Keystone PA Electric Fly did 1996 its wake-up time everyone No longer should Electric event results go wanting individual heading folks have formed own SIG will surprised membership becomes largest entrants districts Bob Aberle partner Tom Hunt two young men gorgeous B-17 came New York Bonny Bill Jenkins Tennessee Exec VP Doug Holland came North Carolina mention few Having involved two-cycle engines life couldnt understand movement Electrics quite some time started hearing about lost flying sites due noise What really made wake up hearing areas noise-sensitive no allowed start engine country pretty large also becoming more congested Being able fly quietly infinitely better being able fly Think about new liability waiver Pylon Racing hammered out Contest Board Safety Committee NMPRA has brought letters phone calls ever before Since final form has voted yet 11/96 rumor has waiver will void regular AMA insurance What about agreeing sue participating sponsors event part Nothing else Regardless circumstances obeying AMA Safety Code etc etc waiver says will hold organizers sponsors contest directors AMA blameless Complaints about having wear safety gear just dont hold water speak have required other events years no ill effects extra eye shade needed protective headgear has expandable inner band will allow billed cap under high compliment due NMPRA safety committee its mature reasonable approach formulating sound solution problem threat its continued existence Tip Month base metal glow plugs platinum allergic aluminum much aluminum engines natural glow plug bombarded tiny particles aluminum running engine changes its setting no apparent reason could gradual erosion plugs element Try plug change before changing tricky needle settings 4166 Model Aviation 4Now full trim BB Webers fantastic B-29 requires 2 pilots trasnmitters perform functions drought broken wasnt kind big Bomber Field Fly-In last Sept Over 100 pilots brought 130 aircraft after 12 inches rain previous 4 days grounds wet spectators parked along both sides farm road mile either direction BB Weber appreciative such dedication admission free just some really BIG birds Russ Vice Pr PO Box Solen NO Days 701 445-,32 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Saline KS 67401 Jim Rlcketta 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 571 03-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Nebraska Grand Island Nebraska HiElyers Model Airplane Club Old-Timer Fun-fly Twentyeight old-timers pilots Signed up second annual HiElyers Meet devoted vintage aircraft high-wing trainers Wind rain spoiled originally designated date moved Fun-fly next SundaySeptember 22 1996 excellent turnout despite rain date HiFlyers intent hold Fall Old-Timers Meet year devoted vintage RC-assist aircraft Free Flight era pre-1950 high-wing trainers include high-wing trainers incentive newer fliers area participate since trainers have similar flight characteristics Old-Timers Just last years meet surprisingly large variety older aircraft included following owners flying QuakersJohn Anderson Hank Coons Jeremy Encinger Dick Hansen Matt Purdy Frank Webber Miss America PietenpolTed Hansen 1940 New RulerLee Machmuller PowerhouseBob McClure 1913 Etrich TaubeEd Conroy Custom Cavalier 60 TaylorcraftMark Bergt WACO Stearman biplane Scott Zimmerman Pacific AceGary Sandstead CumulusDon Hansen Old ReliableDick Bebrens fleetsterVerlon Goosic John Anderson built flying Quakers meet took orders build two will make numbers 11 12 coming out shop Anyone Old-Timer aircraft high-wing trainer welconie Hiflyers 1997 Old-Timer Fun-Fly will September 7 1997 700-foot grass field located 1221 South Shady Bend Road Grand Island Nebraska Gary Sandstead Club Secretary Love-Air KC Club registered another maingear landing hosting third annual IMAA Big Bird Rally during third weekend August Sixty-eight pilots Wyoming Nebraska New Mexico Indiana Colorado 109 planes visited Love-Air RICs field over two-day event Big Bird staff pleased see good contingent Albuquerque New Mexico fliers Jim Taffy Maddox won Jack Quinn modified ready fly Sr Cadet sent note . thank opportumty participate event first such event several respects loved Jim adds Well back pilots spectators staff built up some big numbers various departments During 14 hours official LMAA flying 238 ffights logged way calculate 238 flights works out average 2 3 planes air times during 14 hours flight addition 200 hamburgers 100 hot dogs 12 dozen donuts eaten 450 sodas 40 gallons free ice water consumed Saturdays flying ended informal BBQ field year staff stationed Air Bosses two runway access points air bosses integrated outbound traffic landing approachesgiving landings priority over outbound planes Walking along ramp could find models sizes designs including twins Dick Baldwins 11-foot Bellanca Air Bus Dick Snyders 14-foot 2X Sr Cadet took honors largest planes Multiengine aircraft included Vince Evans Part-a-Nava Don Parsons de Havilland Hornet Don Bottrans Junk Yard Dog JYD trimotor Various sizes models Extra 300s found also models older aircraft enjoyed watching Don Parson go through twin startup procedure same proven procedure wrote about some Model Aviation RC Scale articles January 1990 approximate Don summarized rally top 10-15% IMAA events USA . enjoyed event . well presented Interested Love-Air Activities Big Bird notes Visit web site http\\wwwpawneenetcomllarc/ See next year Gene Burmeister Secretary 970 223-6542 E-Mail sxgr26a@prodigycom February 1997 167 Powerhouse owned Bob McClure along Big Bee owned Leonard Psota Old Reliable owned Dick Behrens Miss America Pietenpol owned Ted Hansen 1940 New Ruler owned Lee Machmuller News Colorado future RC flier plans improvements would make Dick Snyders 2X Senior Cadets cabin Andy Simmering Greeley CO pulls some flightilne duty Arizona California Hawaii / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom httpl/wwwama-1 OconVama Darwin Barrie Scottsdale Arizona 602 946-8955 Don Goeschl Lancaster California 805 940-6066 Darlene Frederick Santa Rosa California 707 525-8815 Marc Karpowich Logan Utah 801 752-3639 Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California 408 463-0907 Dave Pinluv Las Vegas Nevada 702 656-1772 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Eloy Marez Santa Ana California 714 540-4935 See ant moeffis column additional AVPa Coordinators Thank Brian previous three District X columns Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California south San Jose graciously served guest columnist shared us experiences Associate Vice President District X challenges faced developing maintaining flying sites South Bay area am also sure aware Brian nominated earlier year position ALMA Executive Vice President offered leadership national organization accepting nomination mnning years election EVP As write months colunm annual balloting period days closing however time published election results will final sincerely hope AMA member exercised his/her right participate organization taking part selecting leaders wish 1996 J Livotto California Invitational Free Flight contest Oct 5-6 Lost Hills California once again site two days great FAI FF competition years event also marked momentous occasion wedding District Xs top world class competitors Pierre Brun Van Nuys California Pictured Pierre bride Sylvia Strawn Brun exchange wedding vows presence friends fellow free flighters back dropped picture perfect Lost Hills sunset District X extends congratulations best wishes Pierre Sylvia May life together always Good Air thank Brian Nelson wiliingness come forward offer time expertise leadership behalf 25000 AMA members District X wish thank years candidates giving themselves participating selection process As approach new year work developing preparing 1997 AMA National Aeromodeling Exhibition intensifying San Jose California surrounding South Bay area has chosen site 97 AMA Expo dates have set nine-day period starting Labor Day weekend August 30 through Sunday September 7 Seven local flying sites two full scale airports have identified venues dozen events will culminate weekend September 6-7 giant RC Air Show industry showcase Planned events include RC aerobatics both IMAC pattern helicopter fun fly/competition soaring RC Scale electric Control line Giant Scale racing warbird pylon racing quarter scale fly-in SAM old timer events Jet Rally lots general flying youth activities fun events get-togethers Bar-B-Qs fun whole family will lots time visit fellow modelers share ideas experiences well opportunities visit sites activities City Bay Over next several months will conducting series Town Hall meetings throughout District provide additional information regarding Expo opportunity discuss current aeromodeling organizational issues Mailings will made AMA chartered clubs meeting dates times locations will posted District X Web Page well District X column Till next time. Keepem safe Keepem flyn Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents District X attends 1996 Tournament Champions Oct 24-27 hosted Mr William G Bennett Sahara Hotel Casino Steve Stricker Baltimore Maryland 1996 TOC top points winner World Champion top photo features Steves 437% Extra 300S using 3W-i 60 4C engine 30-12 prop Dick Skoglund Lancaster California seen Sig Kadet Senior/Mooney Canyon Crosswinds Scale Fun Fly Castaic California Oct 5 Bill Cunningham L Chouteau Oklahoma fifth-place winner years Tournament Champions pictured receiving Bill Cunningham Perpetual Trophy Giant Scale Air Racing Association President David Bridi having won Unlimited Gold Class race 1996 GSARA season Central Valley RC Soaring Clubs 23rd Annual Fall Soaring Festival Oct 5-6 Visalia California . another great success best thermal duration events world Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56ih Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowsione Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincoti 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ci LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E#14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Gary Harris sent photo Ken Burdick teaching Cristine Rein control line flying Harvey Field Snohomish WA Sept model 15 size diesel combat ship Congratulations Paul Walker Paul inducted Control Line Precision Aerobatics Hall Fame year 84 94 won Nationals Walker Cup seven times second twice third once including run five straight wins 90 94 92 First World US team swept FAI finals summer Paul took second World Champs point Paul arguably greatest stunt flyer history sport North West Soaring Society 20th annual NWSS Tournament sod farm near Tn-Cities Unfortunately wind blew 30 mph qualifying rounds Sat & again Sun morning picked up bit changed direction finals Some a/c carrying excess 2 lbs ballast effort penetrate Tom Culmsee CD has 17 20 years contest Tom excellent CD doing professional fair job great deal class showed rest country ran soaring 89 Nats Wendy Wagner Editor Hangar Talk Newsletter South Lane R/C Modelers sent pictures information about inaugural Fertile Turtle Fun Fly & Swap Meet Duane Elliott has 35mm camera carried PT-40 took picture fields layout David Dybevik captures festivities video pilots spectators watch South Lane club also booth Oregon Air Space Fair Eugene good event spite 1070 temperature Note special model display unit models displayed along side wing F-4 Phantom II club banner center left Pitts Silver Leader Club Plaque rests Pitts wing volunteer officers ongoing business district such officer Scale Contest Board member AVP Jerry Holcomb Soon new scale rules will proposed have interest scale modeling should read rules send comments Jerry arent aware scale work picture Jerry Supermarine Air Yacht scratch built own plans gem No hangar queen has flown several Pine Hollow contests Kathy Duncan intrepid photographer Salem R/C Pilots Assoc sent some pictures Silverton Fun Fly Chris Hendricks Goldberg Cub Chris 12 still learning flies well will probably top flier before too long Scott Marcum used Doc Mathews kitbash directions produce Ultimate Aced 4-120 HAPPY NEW YEAR !! uary 1997 169
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Inside View Headquarters emy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 AMA/Chartes H Grant Sch&arships year Academy provides scholarship awards approximately $20000 high-school graduates part AMA/Charles H Grant Scholarship Program several criteria used selection process include scholastic achievement modeling activity school/community activity addition Charles Grant awards three others Sig Memorial Scholarship Program provides awards based combination modeling achievement financial need Tom Hutchinson Memorial Scholarship provides awards modelers achievement Free Flight activity award provided Toledo Weak Signals presented top candidate AMA/Charles H Grant Scholarships Applications detailed information concerning awards may obtained contacting AMA Headquarters deadline submitting application April 30 1997 top award 1996 $7000 presented Katie Bosman Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin graduated honors Sturgeon Bay High School Currently attending University Wisconsin-Green Bay Katie pursuing Communications/Graphic Arts degree served awardwinning reporter graphic artist high school newspaper became co editor senior year Katies modeling career began during 4-H club activities 1987 built Comet J-3 Cub met members Bay Flyers Club contact resulted members teaching build fly design own models Bob Underwood Katie still builds competes Indoor Peanut Scale models also flies RC models Starting Goldberg Gentle Lady 1990 has built competed six other models building skills attention detail soon progressed point members club pressed service building repairing models Skip Miller F3B World Champ moved describe Nats competition model immaculate 1994 suggestion experienced competitors Katie attended Nats Though initially laughed thought participation such high level competition found herself 1994 Senior Two-Meter Sailplane champion addition flying Katie has provided written material Model Aviation column clubs monthly newsletter also helped design lighting system used night flying club Katie along friend/flying buddy making plans some day building flying own full-scale aircraft addition Charles H Grant award $7000 Katie received $3500 Weak Signals club monies generated through raffle prize drawings held during annual Toledo Expo Patrick Schuett Aurora Illinois garnered second-place Grant award $5000 high school starting member tennis team member National Honor Society Illinois StatePatrick Schuett Scholar addition being member two model clubs Patrick also president local aviation Explorer post February 1997 155 Katie Bosman Patrick introduced modeling age four flew first Control Line model soloed age five age eight entered first competition placed second Though has designed built flown various types model aircraft modeling career has centered Control Line specific passion lies Precision Aerobatics has competed Nats has placed high second age category Patrick states modeling has significant impact life teaching him lessons such sportsmanship physics provided much motivation career decision currently student University Illinois UrbanalChampaign pursuing career aeronautical engineering work experience has followed variety activities including being waiter paint clerk engineering company Currently working lab assistant Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory Mark Richmond Carmel Indiana received Charles H Grant award $2500 following graduation June 1996 School Engineering Purdue University now school home addition school activities Mark spent 12 hours week working dental assistant pediatric dentistry office time scholastic science club called Science Olympiad science club modeling skills played important role being 1993 national champion record holder engineering event Bridge Building Mark become 1996 national champion record holder Tower Building winning tower required supported 20 kilograms 44 pounds weighed slightly four grams Much Marks prowess scientific field direct result Indoor modeling experience addition Junior National Champion Intermediate Stick Easy B Hand Launch Stick Novice Pennyplane Pennyplane 1992 part FlB team Junior World Championships Lucenec Czechoslovakia finished eighth individual contributed team being bronze medalists Besides modeling science activities Mark enjoys tennis basketball fishing reading addition Grant Scholarship Scholarship committee awarded Hutchinson Scholarship amount $1000 outstanding Free Flight activity Michael Hudson York Pennsylvania received Charles Grant award $2500 Currently enrolled York College Pennsylvania pursuing engineering career During high school Michael engaged variety activities such marching symphonic band Physics Club History Club Science Olympiad Community activities included March Dimes Chain Reaction Council American Cancer Society Michael participates Engineering Practice Design Studio EPADS groups University level competitive level worked team design machine would fulfill specific task team finished first final event noncompetitive basis obtaining experience constructing apparatus vital new mechanical engineering curriculum team four individuals designing constructing 20-foot wind tunnel Michael currently finishing latest modeling project Ultra Sport 1000 Having taught numerous individuals fly experimenting aircraft designs has created desire obtain pilots license enhanced following first ride small aircraft during visit airport adjacent AMA property Muncie further desire put engineering education use model design Currently co-op work program may afford such opportunity model field Todd Ryan Pasco Washington received $2000 Sig Memorial Scholarship 1996 After graduating Columbia High School entered Oregon Institute Technology engaged studies become mechanical engineer high-school activities included basketball baseball Science Club Ecology representative Educational School District #143 work Community Help Organization Todd has member AMA since 1989 During period has accumulated 241 first place 167 second place 198 third place finishes control line competitive events has held numerous AMA records Profile Carrier 21 Sport Speed Formula 40 introduction flying came 1989 after working AMA Nats RC Pylon Under instruction father Curtiss Ryan learned fly Sig Skyray Todd joined newly formed club Columbia Basis Balsa Bashers 1995 elected president club also hosted portions 1995 Nats Academy salutes young people wishes well studies blished 1969 AMA Hall Fame honors men women have made significant contributions hobby/sport model aviation list members long distinguished others yet Hall worthy induction Any AMA member can submit Hall Fame nomination Consider nominating persons has positive impact some facet aeromodeling nomination form call write Mary Lou Vojslavek AMA Headquarters Deadline nominations March 31 1997 156 Model Aviation 4Michael Hudson Mark Richmond elected President organization thought job pretty well figured out 17 years AMA Executive Council split about evenly between Dist III VP EDP thinking knew what presidency involved also thought pretty good idea membership stood subjects would like see us go obvious members didnt agree everything majority same mind least what thought What didnt realize just much advice president received corners organization advice comes via forums sometimes letter phone call occasionally face face discussion member also takes forms Letters sometimes involve small pat back followed oh way sometimes start right out dummies solution obvious Phone calls usually involve some problem member having along plea help comes way should handled future have line Its obvious AMA should should quit doing 72?? time members agree completely Hmmmn what trick cant get 14 members EC agree completely very often someone out sure comment wet everybody agrees best situations face face situations vary scheduled appointment chance encounter Psst AMA s biggest problem what should everybody agrees formal meeting consultants members staff EC members reason face face best get discuss other sides issue fact everybody DOESNT agree seldom am able change mind someone obvious solution can usually least make aware other considerations Aeromodeling wonderful hobby wonderful things about wide range things can within hobby Activities range R/C Giant Scale racing its thousand dollar commitment team uniforms significant purses etc first time youngster throws paper airplane winds rubber model back yard whisper quiet indoor microfilm wild fury CL Combat flying scale models involving thousands hours slide together balsa glider Hard nosed competitors club member talks about model airplanes lot works hard club never gets around building flying model build dont fly Just fly dont build Some want latest turbines others want simplicity OldTimers have airshow team pilots closet modelers fly themselves short have Aeromodeling its glory diversity addition aeromodeling thing above seem have common belief some form organization necessary Most seem agree local club good idea some belong organization dedicated specific area interest within aeromodeling family surprising fact think national organization necessary just what organization should much difficult get agreement comes down determining what organization should spend its money attitude becomes universal Spend improving aspect aeromodeling important need Spending priorities among difficult things deal particularly discussions members faced having determine some spending priorities upcoming Executive Council meeting Last month related initial budget projected deficit some $1 70k finance committee has whittled g written have up $60k surplus Considering total budget $72 million isnt much room contingencies say nothing capital improvements becoming obvious something going have go going difficult give up some traditional funding programs order fund some programs EC feels necessary cost supplying absolutely necessary goes up availability funding other programs will drop trick coming agreement what absolutely necessary what necessary what desirable what beneficial Given diversity membership its easy task Any program absolutely necessary will looked determine its cost/benefit ratio Among programs coming under scrutiny will FAIinteruational aeromodeling traditional programs may have cut back order support generally beneficial programs Show Team support another interesting situation have staff Executive Council member proposals double support drop support entirely Its going interesting Oh ya average AMA member try benefit reminds three statisticians out target shooting first fired missed 3 ft left second fired missed 3 ft right third put gun away said BULLSEYE cant better . have sad note pass month Pete Sotich AMA President 1961/62 passed away Nov 5 heart attack Pete brother Charlie icons history AMA AMA better organization today result Petes efforts place its history assured heartfelt condolences go out family uary 1997 157 joyce Hager AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Did Know benefits being AMA member ability join local club receive assistance learning fly part group people have same interest approximately 2500 chartered clubsmore 50% membership belongs chartered club 3000 additional insurance certificates have issued various clubs Now sad note great ladies AMA no longer us years volunteer worker Nationals world championships trade shows special events So husband team worked behalf AMA membersthey also provided additional support financial backing Its fact five Life memberships family Besides paying such memberships themselves Bryant Ellaine Thompson signed up three granddaughter Cara Lee son Mark Marks wife Penny Bryant typically worked behind scenes Nats setting up equipment marking field layouts delivering materials supplies needed various events much Ellaine usually sold souvenirs helped PR assisted Nats HQ staff sometimes also worked together organizing conducting Nats hobby shop sales operation well qualified years ran own hobby shop Illinois very successful enterprise contrast hobby shops elsewhere struggled get Ellaine big factor success Ellaine always willing hard worker quiet dont rock boat spectatorshe often spoke mind AMA officers others saw heard things didnt like militant let people know things could done better knew what talking about wasnt bashful about During 1989 AerOlympics combined group world championships hosted simultaneously US Chesapeake Virginia souvenir sales operation Ellaine three women along Lillian Worth Jan Greenwood recorded highest-ever sales total AMA eventmore $18000 week About three years ago Ellaine diagnosed having leukemia problem went through ups downs disease got less prominent Eventually though disease prevailed Ellaine left us September 9 1996 women have important AMA model aviation contributing greatly growth progress Ellaine Thompson best Several years ago AMA instituted Introductory Pilot Program clubs use program developed non-AMA member may fly Chartered Club field receive member liability insurance protection long helshe flying under direct supervision clubdesignated Introductory Pilot nonAMA member will have same liability insurance coverage other AMA members receive solely under direct one-on-one supervision Intro Pilot period 30 consecutive days starting first session Pai-ticipation program one-time basis program covers training activities does constitute permission fly organized event AMA members clubs sanctioned otherwise 465 chartered clubs currently use program 1107 total intro pilots So know someone may interested learning fly contact club department AMA HQ find out what club near has either program like available Clubs key individuals having successful experiences bringing new members hobby Keep up good work attended Indoor World Championships Moscow Idaho past summer pleasure meeting new faces Following letter member Idaho club award AMA Awards Club Contests Events club looking making awards plaques event trophies little different try incorporating various AMA Awards supply catalog Over past few years have found AMA awards have provided members contestants quality memento various fun-fly Scale float flyers awards quality wood plaque nicely finished enriched engraved plate various AMA supply items provides good award club medallion series looks very good first second third-place awards Use AMA decal series something truly unique club function pilot recognition use AMA instrument coaster series allows outstanding award very much appreciated winning participants sometimes have 2-Bad award pilot very poor flying experience during Polar Bear Float Flyers Contests . large AMA decal downed plane seems go over very well though case CyA glue may required fly again Dig out current AMA catalog select new award series surprise club members contestants R Lynn Hendry Lewis Clark RC Model Club Lewiston ID Thanks Lynn suggestion hope other clubs will find information useful Model Aviation 4 U ezei h g isi ug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Femwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 very wealthy man once told never earn enough money live have learn live what earn AIVIA has same problem As writing budget 1997 has approved Executive Council next Council meeting November 16 1996 budget agenda process compile budget long hard am going give budget preparation schedule 1997 will note number people involved budget preparation process Following October 11 1996 meeting Ed McCollough worked independently budget After several phone calls budget ready submission Executive Council Members Executive Council have lot personal interests interests will have compromised year although strong differences have managed remain friends hope after budget meeting can say same am sure will Until later script The budget passed took long hours hard work smoke cleared wishes put hold some forwardlooking programs started opinion Executive Council whole has knowledge about budget often case real need money-making ideas work know ways not-for-profit organization can earn money please notify District Vice President Jersey/ New York/ Europe 1997 BUDGET SCHEDULE DATE Mid-June July 19 August 14 August 21 August 23 OPERATION Vicki creates budget spreadsheet prior years current years financial data along forecast remaining year current years budget also included comparison Vicki distributes budget worksheets managers Department operating budgets due Vicki consolidate Consolidated budget due Joyce Capital requests due Vicki Joyce Vicki met following managers August 26 300- 500 August 27 200- 400 400- 500 August 28 1000 1200 100- 300 August 29 830 1000 1000 1200 100- 300 300- 500 September 4 September 11 September 13 October 11 Maintenance Greg Chartrand Membership Colleen Pierce & Carl Maroney Special Services Carl Maroney Model Aviation Rob Kurek P/R Marketing Jay Mealy Computers David Norris & Greg Minch Museum Gary Prater Competition Steve Kaluf Operations/Admin Joyce & Vicki fill what left Consolidated capital requests due Joyce Revised operating capital budget due Joyce Budgets sent Finance Committee members FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING meeting lasted 800 am 700 pm Members committee follows Chairman Ed McCollough Doug Holland Russ Miller Charles Castaing Dave Brown Vicki Barkdull Joyce Hager also attendance Associate Vice Presidents Ray Jaschkue 59 Livingston Street St James NY 1 17e0 51e 8e2-55a9 Dave Babcock 445 Stoclntsn Street Highistows NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAC AFCENT CMR deS BOX 589 APO AE 09703 Wes De Coo es Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1 308 Vlncejuitano leShamrsckRoad Rocky Point NY 11778 George Buso 11 Maple Lane Hyde Park NY 12938 Adam Sattter dl Pesy Avenue Lethan NY 121102433 Dave Mathewson Boo 913 Camilius NY 13031 Bill POpibress 2 Hemlock Court Seugerties NY 12477 James M Lewis PO el Ogdenburg NY 13889-0081 Mitler PO Boo 335 Princeton Junction NJ 08950 Prequency Coordinator Los Seater 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135-9507 315 5953445 October 15Revised budget sent Finance Committee final approval Several telephone calls questions answers between Finance committee HQ October 31 Budget sent full council review November 16 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING Budget will discussed approved full council February 1997 159 District II column will return March Connecticut / Maine Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Maratona Mills MA 02648-1866 MASSCUP-MITCH LILY MEMORIAL Carlos Carla Serra Litewave couple has traveled just about Northeast contests Carlos tough never-say-die competitor Dick Faith Wails biplane Mike Cooper family Mike competing Intermediate class traveled way Pennsylvania flies Magnum Walt Johnson 1960 design Trophy Trainer Excellent profile model qualifies Classic event Rob Larson modified originalhis first full-blown Stunter Excellent workmanship Father-and-son team Dave Woody Midgley No contest can run good team behind-the scenes people L-R Rachel Doris Carville Dotty Cook Ann Carville Dave Cook L Assistant CD Dick Carville Dick Carville presents special award Dave Cook contribution world Stunt Dick Wails presents fourth-place Advanced plaque Joe Ortiz 160 Model Aviation Pennsylvania West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Couri Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 215 797-6597 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Donald Klopp 637 Hamilton Court Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-0129 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 513 435-9232 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Aerial Video Have ever wondered what pilot would see fly model aircraft districts fine modelers has solved question constructing model flying television station Roger Groves Jerusalem Ohio licensed amateur radio operator interest video transmission Over past three years has developed model will transmit television signal flight Transmission other amateurs has approximately 30 miles following specification give some insight Rogers aircraft MACATV television equipment Aircraft wingspan105 inches Weight28 lb PowerZenoah G38 two videos include B&W camera240-line resolution color camera440-line resolution transmitter 11/2 watts 43925 Mhz video produced MACATV very good have copy anyone interested can borrow Roger willing demonstrate operation within reasonable traveling distance home can contacted 37991 Skinner Grimes Road Jerusalem Ohio 43747 can also call between 5-9 pm 614 7572451 Thistledown Flyers AVP Joe Vislay provided following pictures attendees IMAA Fly-In Napoleon Ohio appears everyone enjoyed great meet SPARKS Pittsburghs South Park Club SPARKS held annual Giant Scale event Finleyville Airport Great weather newly paved runway lots hard work produced truly outstanding weekend event promises grow larger featured on-the-site hobby shop programs kids plus food other vendors range aircraft filled flight line varied Cubs Confederate Air Force B-29 flights announced Don Riggs local TV star Thanks go AVP John Hathaway report pictures uary 1997 161 Another photo MACATV Joe Turney AT-6 Harvey Wheeler Curtiss Robin Herbert Merel prepares J-3 Byron Gee Bee R-1 powered G-62 Norm Meeks Moon Township Roger Groves holds flying television station MACATV Larry Russeau Spacewalker B-29 powered four 05 70 Surpass engines Really sounded great did bomb drops runway Ron Saporito Warren Pennsylvania Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland/North Carolina / Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 919 441-5855 Fax 919 441-6554 Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Ct Raleigh NC 27613 Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Milibrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Road Chesapeake VA 23322 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Frequency Coordinator Paul Vacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 RC Contest Coordinator Dave Evans 6124 Apt E Lexington Court Virginia Beach VA 23464 Home Phone 804 523-5449 Results Special Election results special election show have elected Vice President District IV Thanks supported thanks evelyone voted election whether Bradat least took time vote AVP Program Located heading column names addresses Associate Vice Presidents District IV Starting next column AVPs will writing part column will contacting clubs area find out what doing will use information portion column Newsletter Editors am going compile list Newsletter Editors District hopes using medium source communication clubs members District IV past have tried use list Club Contact names part AMA Club listings Unfortunately does seem work very well would suggest club president review may have listed club contact person Advise will sending information through club comments suggestions reference AMA business Council actions District IV Fax have installed dedicated fax line can communicate 24hour basis fax number 919 441-6554 send fax please include fax telephone number reply District IV Officers present time will no change District officers will beholding mini district meetings district officers clubs area would like have 7 8 clubs area get together AVP area have mini district meeting talk about AMA get ideas suggestions will talking AVPs help program am sure would open suggestions may have good location meetings Are AMA know has sald before keep mind am represent YOU ARE THE AMA input ideas suggestions yes also complaints can make difference have complaint tell about itbut also offer suggestion better way Congratulations Congratulations members Norfolk Aeromodelers celebrating 50th year operation established 1946 club called Tidewater Gas Modelers back before World War II dont count years because name change now looking forward next 50 years Model Aviation ki 1 1 ie] t Alabama / Florida Georgia Mississippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone/FAX205 252-2654 AssocIate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewicz 3626 Ranchwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 WHihelmina Chihasz 2526 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 James M Edwards 600 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Palsy AL 36535 Karl Hensel 383 briarwood #42 Meridian MS 39305 Louise Izzo 296 Hentridge Way Wintereprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornles Dr N Charleston SC 2940S Chris Joiner 55 Lee Rd 238 Phenis City AL 36667 Or John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom MorrIs 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36256 Linda OHearn 3415 Maze Ln brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grove Slvd Panama City beach FL32405 George Perryman 3644 Lake Smyrna GA 30062 Frank Tiano 15300 Esiuncia Lane Went Palm Snack FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd Gainnsville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Mancheoter TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 666 Sos 10397 Psiardo Paerto Rico 00736 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd Inlerlachen FL 32146 Phone 804 664-2517 Aiken South Carolina other day snapped shot important flyers preparing start day flying 10th Annual Fall Fly-In Aiken RC Soc ARCS Included necessarily limited Cliff Ashley Bill Boynton Tom Conner Pete Griggs Randy McDowell Jim Ray Mel Sires William Tuxworth Vee Whatley Russell Young Jay Bilyeu Tag Godfry Matt McDowell Wayne Rickenbacker Warren Stanford Allan Wehman Jim Wright Bud Zobel appeared ball everybody looked happy Mel Sires Fly-In CD Vee Whatleys toy airplane has much fun playing original design 12 feet span 42 inch chord 42 square feet Vee told has 5 pounds lead front know calls BIG B look close can see baby BIG B next subject South Carolina may forgiven what Im going next Sam said OK Sam Contest Director prestigious Low Country RC Flyers Club Charleston South Carolina photo little bit dated taken annual club picnic April Dont ask April because wont get straight answer have new field Mullet Hall County Park runway 640 150 always mowed 100 acres fly-over locally regionally famous flyers Charleston LCRC Club Picnic John Rhodes Todd Turner Andy Mitchum Irv Schieiber Jim Palmer Mike Bright Chip Gibson Carroll Selander Larry Ledford Robert Johnson Clarence Glover Lawrence Lucas Paul Viette Hunter Henderlite Fred Howard Nelson Silver Bill Reid George Buckler Joe Valicenti Bill Shoemaker Basil Youngblood Gary Jarvis Ray Reed Howard Quillin Ken Hanjes Sam reports many family members also attended cannot give names because have picture Florida other day covered Radio Control Combat Contest Brandon below some friendly contestants allowed take picture show Including Lucien Miller Henry Burnside William Buruside Jason Burnside Troy Martin Wayne Smith Kathy Smith Bob Gerstein Bucky Gerstein above Lucien Miller again pretty wife Darla holding OS 15 powered original airplane RC Combat Last month big Fly-In Oneonta Alabama held March Dimes included giant scale models both AMA IMAA rules observed affair sponsored City Oneonta Birmingham Skyscrapers BAMA Flyers Bham RC Alabaster RC Clanton Cloud Climbers proceeds went March Dimes help prevent Birth Defects Some very large realistic models showed up Tom Pachetti above piecing together Gee Bee R- 1 model looks very real flys good looks Gee Bee way stands Granville Brothers little fat racers almost no rudder raced before wing flaps introduced pilots constrained land unbelievable speeds couple famous flyers including Lowell Bayles forfeited lives flying Gee Bees Janes Encyclopedia mentions Jimmy Doolittle won 1932 Thompson Trophy Race 2526 mph Gee Bee Pratt & Whitney 800 hp Wasp engine Janes described racing aircraft little huge engine fitted minimum airframe None historical reflection takes anything away Toms magnificent working model famous airplane 4February 1997 163 Shown above tents andsoforth put up conduct Oneonta Giant Scale whing-ding everybody good time U] 1 11 1 m Illinois Indians / Kentucky Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60658-3224 Home 708 457-0585 Fax 7081457-2177 E-Mail Internet sysbauer@charliecnsiiteds Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Dab & Scott JustIce 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761 -1 202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indlsns Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedlorci N 47421 -31 08 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr PR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Ken Booher 1018 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginsville MO 84037-1659 Eve 816 584-2481 MUNCIE IN Two clubs Club #3387 Muncie Controliners Club #1021 Indy Sportliners sponsored Mid-States Championships June 1996 Twelve events run International Aeromodeling Center busy two days Four pictures below small sample planes competing First pictured two Stunters two Scale ships Pictures courtesy J Griner CRYSTAL LAKE IN Club #259 Lake Shore RC Club 15 members participate building covering finishing installing radio Ikon Nwst Gee Bee Y project begun December 1995 first flight June 30 1996 Some participating members shown picture First row L R B Trapp B Garbarini D Bielick R Silver E Baneck D Green Second row L R C Marsh C Rothstein G Meyer L Orlowicz J Hennessy Looks like great job flies great too Picture information Rich Silver COUNTRY CLUB HILLS IL recent Sunday air wars reigned Club # 274 Suburban Aero Club held RC Combat contest fliers like compete motto Second place first loser 16 pilots competition during 12 heats plus final round 10 streamers got cut streamers 20-foot-long crepe paper Pictured combatants planes CHICAGO IL Club # 1392 Chicagoland Circle Cutters held spring 80 mph Combat event Pictured L R C Gay M Palermo chasing clouds away Nine-year-old Skyler Skelley dad Larry Nashville TN flew Chicago Duke Fox Memorial Combat Contest August above infortnation pictures Bud Bodzioch Model Aviation / Minnesota me Hass resident Drive MI QOUY8 510-6243 810 879-5522 Don Bentfield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Bill Millar 712 Grand Ave Patoskey Ml 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summarton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 IT IS WITH SAD HEART last colunm will writing VP District VII has enjoyable year wish other commitments like paying mortgage allowed continue hope will allowed serve AVP future enjoyable part being VP has meeting fellow modelers great group people Please PLEASE make sure community knows about rewards aeromodeling Give some stick time visitor field great sport Encourage others participate individuals clubs have invited welcomed fields events banquets please accept heartfelt thanks Speaking banquets just attended two great ones CARDs banquet Lansing MI superbly organized Dale Farlin Monty Thocker Toledo Weak Signals banquet Both wonderful events think Ohio should part District VII might able attend Weak Signals event next year Bert Kelly Frequency Coordinator eastern half district has moved warmer quarters profound thanks go Bert years service district Let indulge just moment lead picture number 3 son Christopher age 4 yours truly Chris Easy Fly 40 got fired going flying field some Christophers airplanes consisted 3 x 4 x 12 balsa block strip spruce wing pilot some kind engine glued front Chris never hesitant explain anyone well configuration would fly started building 40 Chris always participated gluing corrected failed use Z bend pliers called out instruction aileron hook up absolutely stitch see him proudly carry bird stage club meeting Youd have sworn going hit step chair bit hangar rash won prize evening Chris loves loops rolls working transmitter sitting between legs Number 2 son David after long hiatus back flying too Dave went flying trainer low wing sport Pattern plane week Thanks letting proud Papa Pictures will complete column Have great 1997 uary 1997 165 Flying Electrons jumpers arrive fly-in Pictured Ken Scarince Laurie Worth Tim Hamilton Steve Nellesen Greg Schultz Bill Sykes seated Minnesota State Fair 4-H Model Aviation Exhibit Ace Weeks Special bipe built Greg Schultz doesnt get better 4 year old Chris Hass Dad See text Pat Frederickson holding husband Lees G Shark prior starting 25th Anniversary Fly-In Kent Aero Modelers field western Ml La Crosse WI home new club Coulee Region Modelers Coulee old Indian word meaning hidden valley Part action Chesaning Area Modelers Chesaning Ml swap shop Benzie Area Rcers Thompsonville Ml hosted 43 aircraft fly-in Held conjunction balloon fest over 200 spectators saw Livingston County RC Club Howell Ml put four-hour show Larry McCartney presents raffle winner Tim Hewlett ready go airplane Part flight line Flying Electrons Menomonee Falls WI Charity Fly-In Don Finacane Arcadia WI sent pictures beautiful choppers 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 6th ring away Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126- SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 804 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John VeIls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2826 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234214 241-8492 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018817 467-9211 Louisiana must get rain week whole Central Texas area gets year went back New Orleans Ozone R/C Electric Fun-Fly past October did rain Something like 10 inches 24 hours intermittent showers throughout day Saturday yet least two models up worst am convinced Electric flying stay hear event drawing over 250 entries Keystone PA Electric Fly did 1996 its wake-up time everyone No longer should Electric event results go wanting individual heading folks have formed own SIG will surprised membership becomes largest entrants districts Bob Aberle partner Tom Hunt two young men gorgeous B-17 came New York Bonny Bill Jenkins Tennessee Exec VP Doug Holland came North Carolina mention few Having involved two-cycle engines life couldnt understand movement Electrics quite some time started hearing about lost flying sites due noise What really made wake up hearing areas noise-sensitive no allowed start engine country pretty large also becoming more congested Being able fly quietly infinitely better being able fly Think about new liability waiver Pylon Racing hammered out Contest Board Safety Committee NMPRA has brought letters phone calls ever before Since final form has voted yet 11/96 rumor has waiver will void regular AMA insurance What about agreeing sue participating sponsors event part Nothing else Regardless circumstances obeying AMA Safety Code etc etc waiver says will hold organizers sponsors contest directors AMA blameless Complaints about having wear safety gear just dont hold water speak have required other events years no ill effects extra eye shade needed protective headgear has expandable inner band will allow billed cap under high compliment due NMPRA safety committee its mature reasonable approach formulating sound solution problem threat its continued existence Tip Month base metal glow plugs platinum allergic aluminum much aluminum engines natural glow plug bombarded tiny particles aluminum running engine changes its setting no apparent reason could gradual erosion plugs element Try plug change before changing tricky needle settings 4166 Model Aviation 4Now full trim BB Webers fantastic B-29 requires 2 pilots trasnmitters perform functions drought broken wasnt kind big Bomber Field Fly-In last Sept Over 100 pilots brought 130 aircraft after 12 inches rain previous 4 days grounds wet spectators parked along both sides farm road mile either direction BB Weber appreciative such dedication admission free just some really BIG birds Russ Vice Pr PO Box Solen NO Days 701 445-,32 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Saline KS 67401 Jim Rlcketta 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 571 03-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Nebraska Grand Island Nebraska HiElyers Model Airplane Club Old-Timer Fun-fly Twentyeight old-timers pilots Signed up second annual HiElyers Meet devoted vintage aircraft high-wing trainers Wind rain spoiled originally designated date moved Fun-fly next SundaySeptember 22 1996 excellent turnout despite rain date HiFlyers intent hold Fall Old-Timers Meet year devoted vintage RC-assist aircraft Free Flight era pre-1950 high-wing trainers include high-wing trainers incentive newer fliers area participate since trainers have similar flight characteristics Old-Timers Just last years meet surprisingly large variety older aircraft included following owners flying QuakersJohn Anderson Hank Coons Jeremy Encinger Dick Hansen Matt Purdy Frank Webber Miss America PietenpolTed Hansen 1940 New RulerLee Machmuller PowerhouseBob McClure 1913 Etrich TaubeEd Conroy Custom Cavalier 60 TaylorcraftMark Bergt WACO Stearman biplane Scott Zimmerman Pacific AceGary Sandstead CumulusDon Hansen Old ReliableDick Bebrens fleetsterVerlon Goosic John Anderson built flying Quakers meet took orders build two will make numbers 11 12 coming out shop Anyone Old-Timer aircraft high-wing trainer welconie Hiflyers 1997 Old-Timer Fun-Fly will September 7 1997 700-foot grass field located 1221 South Shady Bend Road Grand Island Nebraska Gary Sandstead Club Secretary Love-Air KC Club registered another maingear landing hosting third annual IMAA Big Bird Rally during third weekend August Sixty-eight pilots Wyoming Nebraska New Mexico Indiana Colorado 109 planes visited Love-Air RICs field over two-day event Big Bird staff pleased see good contingent Albuquerque New Mexico fliers Jim Taffy Maddox won Jack Quinn modified ready fly Sr Cadet sent note . thank opportumty participate event first such event several respects loved Jim adds Well back pilots spectators staff built up some big numbers various departments During 14 hours official LMAA flying 238 ffights logged way calculate 238 flights works out average 2 3 planes air times during 14 hours flight addition 200 hamburgers 100 hot dogs 12 dozen donuts eaten 450 sodas 40 gallons free ice water consumed Saturdays flying ended informal BBQ field year staff stationed Air Bosses two runway access points air bosses integrated outbound traffic landing approachesgiving landings priority over outbound planes Walking along ramp could find models sizes designs including twins Dick Baldwins 11-foot Bellanca Air Bus Dick Snyders 14-foot 2X Sr Cadet took honors largest planes Multiengine aircraft included Vince Evans Part-a-Nava Don Parsons de Havilland Hornet Don Bottrans Junk Yard Dog JYD trimotor Various sizes models Extra 300s found also models older aircraft enjoyed watching Don Parson go through twin startup procedure same proven procedure wrote about some Model Aviation RC Scale articles January 1990 approximate Don summarized rally top 10-15% IMAA events USA . enjoyed event . well presented Interested Love-Air Activities Big Bird notes Visit web site http\\wwwpawneenetcomllarc/ See next year Gene Burmeister Secretary 970 223-6542 E-Mail sxgr26a@prodigycom February 1997 167 Powerhouse owned Bob McClure along Big Bee owned Leonard Psota Old Reliable owned Dick Behrens Miss America Pietenpol owned Ted Hansen 1940 New Ruler owned Lee Machmuller News Colorado future RC flier plans improvements would make Dick Snyders 2X Senior Cadets cabin Andy Simmering Greeley CO pulls some flightilne duty Arizona California Hawaii / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom httpl/wwwama-1 OconVama Darwin Barrie Scottsdale Arizona 602 946-8955 Don Goeschl Lancaster California 805 940-6066 Darlene Frederick Santa Rosa California 707 525-8815 Marc Karpowich Logan Utah 801 752-3639 Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California 408 463-0907 Dave Pinluv Las Vegas Nevada 702 656-1772 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Eloy Marez Santa Ana California 714 540-4935 See ant moeffis column additional AVPa Coordinators Thank Brian previous three District X columns Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California south San Jose graciously served guest columnist shared us experiences Associate Vice President District X challenges faced developing maintaining flying sites South Bay area am also sure aware Brian nominated earlier year position ALMA Executive Vice President offered leadership national organization accepting nomination mnning years election EVP As write months colunm annual balloting period days closing however time published election results will final sincerely hope AMA member exercised his/her right participate organization taking part selecting leaders wish 1996 J Livotto California Invitational Free Flight contest Oct 5-6 Lost Hills California once again site two days great FAI FF competition years event also marked momentous occasion wedding District Xs top world class competitors Pierre Brun Van Nuys California Pictured Pierre bride Sylvia Strawn Brun exchange wedding vows presence friends fellow free flighters back dropped picture perfect Lost Hills sunset District X extends congratulations best wishes Pierre Sylvia May life together always Good Air thank Brian Nelson wiliingness come forward offer time expertise leadership behalf 25000 AMA members District X wish thank years candidates giving themselves participating selection process As approach new year work developing preparing 1997 AMA National Aeromodeling Exhibition intensifying San Jose California surrounding South Bay area has chosen site 97 AMA Expo dates have set nine-day period starting Labor Day weekend August 30 through Sunday September 7 Seven local flying sites two full scale airports have identified venues dozen events will culminate weekend September 6-7 giant RC Air Show industry showcase Planned events include RC aerobatics both IMAC pattern helicopter fun fly/competition soaring RC Scale electric Control line Giant Scale racing warbird pylon racing quarter scale fly-in SAM old timer events Jet Rally lots general flying youth activities fun events get-togethers Bar-B-Qs fun whole family will lots time visit fellow modelers share ideas experiences well opportunities visit sites activities City Bay Over next several months will conducting series Town Hall meetings throughout District provide additional information regarding Expo opportunity discuss current aeromodeling organizational issues Mailings will made AMA chartered clubs meeting dates times locations will posted District X Web Page well District X column Till next time. Keepem safe Keepem flyn Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents District X attends 1996 Tournament Champions Oct 24-27 hosted Mr William G Bennett Sahara Hotel Casino Steve Stricker Baltimore Maryland 1996 TOC top points winner World Champion top photo features Steves 437% Extra 300S using 3W-i 60 4C engine 30-12 prop Dick Skoglund Lancaster California seen Sig Kadet Senior/Mooney Canyon Crosswinds Scale Fun Fly Castaic California Oct 5 Bill Cunningham L Chouteau Oklahoma fifth-place winner years Tournament Champions pictured receiving Bill Cunningham Perpetual Trophy Giant Scale Air Racing Association President David Bridi having won Unlimited Gold Class race 1996 GSARA season Central Valley RC Soaring Clubs 23rd Annual Fall Soaring Festival Oct 5-6 Visalia California . another great success best thermal duration events world Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56ih Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowsione Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincoti 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ci LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E#14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Gary Harris sent photo Ken Burdick teaching Cristine Rein control line flying Harvey Field Snohomish WA Sept model 15 size diesel combat ship Congratulations Paul Walker Paul inducted Control Line Precision Aerobatics Hall Fame year 84 94 won Nationals Walker Cup seven times second twice third once including run five straight wins 90 94 92 First World US team swept FAI finals summer Paul took second World Champs point Paul arguably greatest stunt flyer history sport North West Soaring Society 20th annual NWSS Tournament sod farm near Tn-Cities Unfortunately wind blew 30 mph qualifying rounds Sat & again Sun morning picked up bit changed direction finals Some a/c carrying excess 2 lbs ballast effort penetrate Tom Culmsee CD has 17 20 years contest Tom excellent CD doing professional fair job great deal class showed rest country ran soaring 89 Nats Wendy Wagner Editor Hangar Talk Newsletter South Lane R/C Modelers sent pictures information about inaugural Fertile Turtle Fun Fly & Swap Meet Duane Elliott has 35mm camera carried PT-40 took picture fields layout David Dybevik captures festivities video pilots spectators watch South Lane club also booth Oregon Air Space Fair Eugene good event spite 1070 temperature Note special model display unit models displayed along side wing F-4 Phantom II club banner center left Pitts Silver Leader Club Plaque rests Pitts wing volunteer officers ongoing business district such officer Scale Contest Board member AVP Jerry Holcomb Soon new scale rules will proposed have interest scale modeling should read rules send comments Jerry arent aware scale work picture Jerry Supermarine Air Yacht scratch built own plans gem No hangar queen has flown several Pine Hollow contests Kathy Duncan intrepid photographer Salem R/C Pilots Assoc sent some pictures Silverton Fun Fly Chris Hendricks Goldberg Cub Chris 12 still learning flies well will probably top flier before too long Scott Marcum used Doc Mathews kitbash directions produce Ultimate Aced 4-120 HAPPY NEW YEAR !! uary 1997 169
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Inside View Headquarters emy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 AMA/Chartes H Grant Sch&arships year Academy provides scholarship awards approximately $20000 high-school graduates part AMA/Charles H Grant Scholarship Program several criteria used selection process include scholastic achievement modeling activity school/community activity addition Charles Grant awards three others Sig Memorial Scholarship Program provides awards based combination modeling achievement financial need Tom Hutchinson Memorial Scholarship provides awards modelers achievement Free Flight activity award provided Toledo Weak Signals presented top candidate AMA/Charles H Grant Scholarships Applications detailed information concerning awards may obtained contacting AMA Headquarters deadline submitting application April 30 1997 top award 1996 $7000 presented Katie Bosman Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin graduated honors Sturgeon Bay High School Currently attending University Wisconsin-Green Bay Katie pursuing Communications/Graphic Arts degree served awardwinning reporter graphic artist high school newspaper became co editor senior year Katies modeling career began during 4-H club activities 1987 built Comet J-3 Cub met members Bay Flyers Club contact resulted members teaching build fly design own models Bob Underwood Katie still builds competes Indoor Peanut Scale models also flies RC models Starting Goldberg Gentle Lady 1990 has built competed six other models building skills attention detail soon progressed point members club pressed service building repairing models Skip Miller F3B World Champ moved describe Nats competition model immaculate 1994 suggestion experienced competitors Katie attended Nats Though initially laughed thought participation such high level competition found herself 1994 Senior Two-Meter Sailplane champion addition flying Katie has provided written material Model Aviation column clubs monthly newsletter also helped design lighting system used night flying club Katie along friend/flying buddy making plans some day building flying own full-scale aircraft addition Charles H Grant award $7000 Katie received $3500 Weak Signals club monies generated through raffle prize drawings held during annual Toledo Expo Patrick Schuett Aurora Illinois garnered second-place Grant award $5000 high school starting member tennis team member National Honor Society Illinois StatePatrick Schuett Scholar addition being member two model clubs Patrick also president local aviation Explorer post February 1997 155 Katie Bosman Patrick introduced modeling age four flew first Control Line model soloed age five age eight entered first competition placed second Though has designed built flown various types model aircraft modeling career has centered Control Line specific passion lies Precision Aerobatics has competed Nats has placed high second age category Patrick states modeling has significant impact life teaching him lessons such sportsmanship physics provided much motivation career decision currently student University Illinois UrbanalChampaign pursuing career aeronautical engineering work experience has followed variety activities including being waiter paint clerk engineering company Currently working lab assistant Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory Mark Richmond Carmel Indiana received Charles H Grant award $2500 following graduation June 1996 School Engineering Purdue University now school home addition school activities Mark spent 12 hours week working dental assistant pediatric dentistry office time scholastic science club called Science Olympiad science club modeling skills played important role being 1993 national champion record holder engineering event Bridge Building Mark become 1996 national champion record holder Tower Building winning tower required supported 20 kilograms 44 pounds weighed slightly four grams Much Marks prowess scientific field direct result Indoor modeling experience addition Junior National Champion Intermediate Stick Easy B Hand Launch Stick Novice Pennyplane Pennyplane 1992 part FlB team Junior World Championships Lucenec Czechoslovakia finished eighth individual contributed team being bronze medalists Besides modeling science activities Mark enjoys tennis basketball fishing reading addition Grant Scholarship Scholarship committee awarded Hutchinson Scholarship amount $1000 outstanding Free Flight activity Michael Hudson York Pennsylvania received Charles Grant award $2500 Currently enrolled York College Pennsylvania pursuing engineering career During high school Michael engaged variety activities such marching symphonic band Physics Club History Club Science Olympiad Community activities included March Dimes Chain Reaction Council American Cancer Society Michael participates Engineering Practice Design Studio EPADS groups University level competitive level worked team design machine would fulfill specific task team finished first final event noncompetitive basis obtaining experience constructing apparatus vital new mechanical engineering curriculum team four individuals designing constructing 20-foot wind tunnel Michael currently finishing latest modeling project Ultra Sport 1000 Having taught numerous individuals fly experimenting aircraft designs has created desire obtain pilots license enhanced following first ride small aircraft during visit airport adjacent AMA property Muncie further desire put engineering education use model design Currently co-op work program may afford such opportunity model field Todd Ryan Pasco Washington received $2000 Sig Memorial Scholarship 1996 After graduating Columbia High School entered Oregon Institute Technology engaged studies become mechanical engineer high-school activities included basketball baseball Science Club Ecology representative Educational School District #143 work Community Help Organization Todd has member AMA since 1989 During period has accumulated 241 first place 167 second place 198 third place finishes control line competitive events has held numerous AMA records Profile Carrier 21 Sport Speed Formula 40 introduction flying came 1989 after working AMA Nats RC Pylon Under instruction father Curtiss Ryan learned fly Sig Skyray Todd joined newly formed club Columbia Basis Balsa Bashers 1995 elected president club also hosted portions 1995 Nats Academy salutes young people wishes well studies blished 1969 AMA Hall Fame honors men women have made significant contributions hobby/sport model aviation list members long distinguished others yet Hall worthy induction Any AMA member can submit Hall Fame nomination Consider nominating persons has positive impact some facet aeromodeling nomination form call write Mary Lou Vojslavek AMA Headquarters Deadline nominations March 31 1997 156 Model Aviation 4Michael Hudson Mark Richmond elected President organization thought job pretty well figured out 17 years AMA Executive Council split about evenly between Dist III VP EDP thinking knew what presidency involved also thought pretty good idea membership stood subjects would like see us go obvious members didnt agree everything majority same mind least what thought What didnt realize just much advice president received corners organization advice comes via forums sometimes letter phone call occasionally face face discussion member also takes forms Letters sometimes involve small pat back followed oh way sometimes start right out dummies solution obvious Phone calls usually involve some problem member having along plea help comes way should handled future have line Its obvious AMA should should quit doing 72?? time members agree completely Hmmmn what trick cant get 14 members EC agree completely very often someone out sure comment wet everybody agrees best situations face face situations vary scheduled appointment chance encounter Psst AMA s biggest problem what should everybody agrees formal meeting consultants members staff EC members reason face face best get discuss other sides issue fact everybody DOESNT agree seldom am able change mind someone obvious solution can usually least make aware other considerations Aeromodeling wonderful hobby wonderful things about wide range things can within hobby Activities range R/C Giant Scale racing its thousand dollar commitment team uniforms significant purses etc first time youngster throws paper airplane winds rubber model back yard whisper quiet indoor microfilm wild fury CL Combat flying scale models involving thousands hours slide together balsa glider Hard nosed competitors club member talks about model airplanes lot works hard club never gets around building flying model build dont fly Just fly dont build Some want latest turbines others want simplicity OldTimers have airshow team pilots closet modelers fly themselves short have Aeromodeling its glory diversity addition aeromodeling thing above seem have common belief some form organization necessary Most seem agree local club good idea some belong organization dedicated specific area interest within aeromodeling family surprising fact think national organization necessary just what organization should much difficult get agreement comes down determining what organization should spend its money attitude becomes universal Spend improving aspect aeromodeling important need Spending priorities among difficult things deal particularly discussions members faced having determine some spending priorities upcoming Executive Council meeting Last month related initial budget projected deficit some $1 70k finance committee has whittled g written have up $60k surplus Considering total budget $72 million isnt much room contingencies say nothing capital improvements becoming obvious something going have go going difficult give up some traditional funding programs order fund some programs EC feels necessary cost supplying absolutely necessary goes up availability funding other programs will drop trick coming agreement what absolutely necessary what necessary what desirable what beneficial Given diversity membership its easy task Any program absolutely necessary will looked determine its cost/benefit ratio Among programs coming under scrutiny will FAIinteruational aeromodeling traditional programs may have cut back order support generally beneficial programs Show Team support another interesting situation have staff Executive Council member proposals double support drop support entirely Its going interesting Oh ya average AMA member try benefit reminds three statisticians out target shooting first fired missed 3 ft left second fired missed 3 ft right third put gun away said BULLSEYE cant better . have sad note pass month Pete Sotich AMA President 1961/62 passed away Nov 5 heart attack Pete brother Charlie icons history AMA AMA better organization today result Petes efforts place its history assured heartfelt condolences go out family uary 1997 157 joyce Hager AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Did Know benefits being AMA member ability join local club receive assistance learning fly part group people have same interest approximately 2500 chartered clubsmore 50% membership belongs chartered club 3000 additional insurance certificates have issued various clubs Now sad note great ladies AMA no longer us years volunteer worker Nationals world championships trade shows special events So husband team worked behalf AMA membersthey also provided additional support financial backing Its fact five Life memberships family Besides paying such memberships themselves Bryant Ellaine Thompson signed up three granddaughter Cara Lee son Mark Marks wife Penny Bryant typically worked behind scenes Nats setting up equipment marking field layouts delivering materials supplies needed various events much Ellaine usually sold souvenirs helped PR assisted Nats HQ staff sometimes also worked together organizing conducting Nats hobby shop sales operation well qualified years ran own hobby shop Illinois very successful enterprise contrast hobby shops elsewhere struggled get Ellaine big factor success Ellaine always willing hard worker quiet dont rock boat spectatorshe often spoke mind AMA officers others saw heard things didnt like militant let people know things could done better knew what talking about wasnt bashful about During 1989 AerOlympics combined group world championships hosted simultaneously US Chesapeake Virginia souvenir sales operation Ellaine three women along Lillian Worth Jan Greenwood recorded highest-ever sales total AMA eventmore $18000 week About three years ago Ellaine diagnosed having leukemia problem went through ups downs disease got less prominent Eventually though disease prevailed Ellaine left us September 9 1996 women have important AMA model aviation contributing greatly growth progress Ellaine Thompson best Several years ago AMA instituted Introductory Pilot Program clubs use program developed non-AMA member may fly Chartered Club field receive member liability insurance protection long helshe flying under direct supervision clubdesignated Introductory Pilot nonAMA member will have same liability insurance coverage other AMA members receive solely under direct one-on-one supervision Intro Pilot period 30 consecutive days starting first session Pai-ticipation program one-time basis program covers training activities does constitute permission fly organized event AMA members clubs sanctioned otherwise 465 chartered clubs currently use program 1107 total intro pilots So know someone may interested learning fly contact club department AMA HQ find out what club near has either program like available Clubs key individuals having successful experiences bringing new members hobby Keep up good work attended Indoor World Championships Moscow Idaho past summer pleasure meeting new faces Following letter member Idaho club award AMA Awards Club Contests Events club looking making awards plaques event trophies little different try incorporating various AMA Awards supply catalog Over past few years have found AMA awards have provided members contestants quality memento various fun-fly Scale float flyers awards quality wood plaque nicely finished enriched engraved plate various AMA supply items provides good award club medallion series looks very good first second third-place awards Use AMA decal series something truly unique club function pilot recognition use AMA instrument coaster series allows outstanding award very much appreciated winning participants sometimes have 2-Bad award pilot very poor flying experience during Polar Bear Float Flyers Contests . large AMA decal downed plane seems go over very well though case CyA glue may required fly again Dig out current AMA catalog select new award series surprise club members contestants R Lynn Hendry Lewis Clark RC Model Club Lewiston ID Thanks Lynn suggestion hope other clubs will find information useful Model Aviation 4 U ezei h g isi ug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Femwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 very wealthy man once told never earn enough money live have learn live what earn AIVIA has same problem As writing budget 1997 has approved Executive Council next Council meeting November 16 1996 budget agenda process compile budget long hard am going give budget preparation schedule 1997 will note number people involved budget preparation process Following October 11 1996 meeting Ed McCollough worked independently budget After several phone calls budget ready submission Executive Council Members Executive Council have lot personal interests interests will have compromised year although strong differences have managed remain friends hope after budget meeting can say same am sure will Until later script The budget passed took long hours hard work smoke cleared wishes put hold some forwardlooking programs started opinion Executive Council whole has knowledge about budget often case real need money-making ideas work know ways not-for-profit organization can earn money please notify District Vice President Jersey/ New York/ Europe 1997 BUDGET SCHEDULE DATE Mid-June July 19 August 14 August 21 August 23 OPERATION Vicki creates budget spreadsheet prior years current years financial data along forecast remaining year current years budget also included comparison Vicki distributes budget worksheets managers Department operating budgets due Vicki consolidate Consolidated budget due Joyce Capital requests due Vicki Joyce Vicki met following managers August 26 300- 500 August 27 200- 400 400- 500 August 28 1000 1200 100- 300 August 29 830 1000 1000 1200 100- 300 300- 500 September 4 September 11 September 13 October 11 Maintenance Greg Chartrand Membership Colleen Pierce & Carl Maroney Special Services Carl Maroney Model Aviation Rob Kurek P/R Marketing Jay Mealy Computers David Norris & Greg Minch Museum Gary Prater Competition Steve Kaluf Operations/Admin Joyce & Vicki fill what left Consolidated capital requests due Joyce Revised operating capital budget due Joyce Budgets sent Finance Committee members FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING meeting lasted 800 am 700 pm Members committee follows Chairman Ed McCollough Doug Holland Russ Miller Charles Castaing Dave Brown Vicki Barkdull Joyce Hager also attendance Associate Vice Presidents Ray Jaschkue 59 Livingston Street St James NY 1 17e0 51e 8e2-55a9 Dave Babcock 445 Stoclntsn Street Highistows NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAC AFCENT CMR deS BOX 589 APO AE 09703 Wes De Coo es Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1 308 Vlncejuitano leShamrsckRoad Rocky Point NY 11778 George Buso 11 Maple Lane Hyde Park NY 12938 Adam Sattter dl Pesy Avenue Lethan NY 121102433 Dave Mathewson Boo 913 Camilius NY 13031 Bill POpibress 2 Hemlock Court Seugerties NY 12477 James M Lewis PO el Ogdenburg NY 13889-0081 Mitler PO Boo 335 Princeton Junction NJ 08950 Prequency Coordinator Los Seater 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135-9507 315 5953445 October 15Revised budget sent Finance Committee final approval Several telephone calls questions answers between Finance committee HQ October 31 Budget sent full council review November 16 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING Budget will discussed approved full council February 1997 159 District II column will return March Connecticut / Maine Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Maratona Mills MA 02648-1866 MASSCUP-MITCH LILY MEMORIAL Carlos Carla Serra Litewave couple has traveled just about Northeast contests Carlos tough never-say-die competitor Dick Faith Wails biplane Mike Cooper family Mike competing Intermediate class traveled way Pennsylvania flies Magnum Walt Johnson 1960 design Trophy Trainer Excellent profile model qualifies Classic event Rob Larson modified originalhis first full-blown Stunter Excellent workmanship Father-and-son team Dave Woody Midgley No contest can run good team behind-the scenes people L-R Rachel Doris Carville Dotty Cook Ann Carville Dave Cook L Assistant CD Dick Carville Dick Carville presents special award Dave Cook contribution world Stunt Dick Wails presents fourth-place Advanced plaque Joe Ortiz 160 Model Aviation Pennsylvania West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Couri Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 215 797-6597 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Donald Klopp 637 Hamilton Court Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-0129 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 513 435-9232 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Aerial Video Have ever wondered what pilot would see fly model aircraft districts fine modelers has solved question constructing model flying television station Roger Groves Jerusalem Ohio licensed amateur radio operator interest video transmission Over past three years has developed model will transmit television signal flight Transmission other amateurs has approximately 30 miles following specification give some insight Rogers aircraft MACATV television equipment Aircraft wingspan105 inches Weight28 lb PowerZenoah G38 two videos include B&W camera240-line resolution color camera440-line resolution transmitter 11/2 watts 43925 Mhz video produced MACATV very good have copy anyone interested can borrow Roger willing demonstrate operation within reasonable traveling distance home can contacted 37991 Skinner Grimes Road Jerusalem Ohio 43747 can also call between 5-9 pm 614 7572451 Thistledown Flyers AVP Joe Vislay provided following pictures attendees IMAA Fly-In Napoleon Ohio appears everyone enjoyed great meet SPARKS Pittsburghs South Park Club SPARKS held annual Giant Scale event Finleyville Airport Great weather newly paved runway lots hard work produced truly outstanding weekend event promises grow larger featured on-the-site hobby shop programs kids plus food other vendors range aircraft filled flight line varied Cubs Confederate Air Force B-29 flights announced Don Riggs local TV star Thanks go AVP John Hathaway report pictures uary 1997 161 Another photo MACATV Joe Turney AT-6 Harvey Wheeler Curtiss Robin Herbert Merel prepares J-3 Byron Gee Bee R-1 powered G-62 Norm Meeks Moon Township Roger Groves holds flying television station MACATV Larry Russeau Spacewalker B-29 powered four 05 70 Surpass engines Really sounded great did bomb drops runway Ron Saporito Warren Pennsylvania Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland/North Carolina / Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 919 441-5855 Fax 919 441-6554 Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Ct Raleigh NC 27613 Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Milibrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Road Chesapeake VA 23322 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Frequency Coordinator Paul Vacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 RC Contest Coordinator Dave Evans 6124 Apt E Lexington Court Virginia Beach VA 23464 Home Phone 804 523-5449 Results Special Election results special election show have elected Vice President District IV Thanks supported thanks evelyone voted election whether Bradat least took time vote AVP Program Located heading column names addresses Associate Vice Presidents District IV Starting next column AVPs will writing part column will contacting clubs area find out what doing will use information portion column Newsletter Editors am going compile list Newsletter Editors District hopes using medium source communication clubs members District IV past have tried use list Club Contact names part AMA Club listings Unfortunately does seem work very well would suggest club president review may have listed club contact person Advise will sending information through club comments suggestions reference AMA business Council actions District IV Fax have installed dedicated fax line can communicate 24hour basis fax number 919 441-6554 send fax please include fax telephone number reply District IV Officers present time will no change District officers will beholding mini district meetings district officers clubs area would like have 7 8 clubs area get together AVP area have mini district meeting talk about AMA get ideas suggestions will talking AVPs help program am sure would open suggestions may have good location meetings Are AMA know has sald before keep mind am represent YOU ARE THE AMA input ideas suggestions yes also complaints can make difference have complaint tell about itbut also offer suggestion better way Congratulations Congratulations members Norfolk Aeromodelers celebrating 50th year operation established 1946 club called Tidewater Gas Modelers back before World War II dont count years because name change now looking forward next 50 years Model Aviation ki 1 1 ie] t Alabama / Florida Georgia Mississippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone/FAX205 252-2654 AssocIate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewicz 3626 Ranchwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 WHihelmina Chihasz 2526 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 James M Edwards 600 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Palsy AL 36535 Karl Hensel 383 briarwood #42 Meridian MS 39305 Louise Izzo 296 Hentridge Way Wintereprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornles Dr N Charleston SC 2940S Chris Joiner 55 Lee Rd 238 Phenis City AL 36667 Or John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom MorrIs 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36256 Linda OHearn 3415 Maze Ln brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grove Slvd Panama City beach FL32405 George Perryman 3644 Lake Smyrna GA 30062 Frank Tiano 15300 Esiuncia Lane Went Palm Snack FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd Gainnsville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Mancheoter TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 666 Sos 10397 Psiardo Paerto Rico 00736 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd Inlerlachen FL 32146 Phone 804 664-2517 Aiken South Carolina other day snapped shot important flyers preparing start day flying 10th Annual Fall Fly-In Aiken RC Soc ARCS Included necessarily limited Cliff Ashley Bill Boynton Tom Conner Pete Griggs Randy McDowell Jim Ray Mel Sires William Tuxworth Vee Whatley Russell Young Jay Bilyeu Tag Godfry Matt McDowell Wayne Rickenbacker Warren Stanford Allan Wehman Jim Wright Bud Zobel appeared ball everybody looked happy Mel Sires Fly-In CD Vee Whatleys toy airplane has much fun playing original design 12 feet span 42 inch chord 42 square feet Vee told has 5 pounds lead front know calls BIG B look close can see baby BIG B next subject South Carolina may forgiven what Im going next Sam said OK Sam Contest Director prestigious Low Country RC Flyers Club Charleston South Carolina photo little bit dated taken annual club picnic April Dont ask April because wont get straight answer have new field Mullet Hall County Park runway 640 150 always mowed 100 acres fly-over locally regionally famous flyers Charleston LCRC Club Picnic John Rhodes Todd Turner Andy Mitchum Irv Schieiber Jim Palmer Mike Bright Chip Gibson Carroll Selander Larry Ledford Robert Johnson Clarence Glover Lawrence Lucas Paul Viette Hunter Henderlite Fred Howard Nelson Silver Bill Reid George Buckler Joe Valicenti Bill Shoemaker Basil Youngblood Gary Jarvis Ray Reed Howard Quillin Ken Hanjes Sam reports many family members also attended cannot give names because have picture Florida other day covered Radio Control Combat Contest Brandon below some friendly contestants allowed take picture show Including Lucien Miller Henry Burnside William Buruside Jason Burnside Troy Martin Wayne Smith Kathy Smith Bob Gerstein Bucky Gerstein above Lucien Miller again pretty wife Darla holding OS 15 powered original airplane RC Combat Last month big Fly-In Oneonta Alabama held March Dimes included giant scale models both AMA IMAA rules observed affair sponsored City Oneonta Birmingham Skyscrapers BAMA Flyers Bham RC Alabaster RC Clanton Cloud Climbers proceeds went March Dimes help prevent Birth Defects Some very large realistic models showed up Tom Pachetti above piecing together Gee Bee R- 1 model looks very real flys good looks Gee Bee way stands Granville Brothers little fat racers almost no rudder raced before wing flaps introduced pilots constrained land unbelievable speeds couple famous flyers including Lowell Bayles forfeited lives flying Gee Bees Janes Encyclopedia mentions Jimmy Doolittle won 1932 Thompson Trophy Race 2526 mph Gee Bee Pratt & Whitney 800 hp Wasp engine Janes described racing aircraft little huge engine fitted minimum airframe None historical reflection takes anything away Toms magnificent working model famous airplane 4February 1997 163 Shown above tents andsoforth put up conduct Oneonta Giant Scale whing-ding everybody good time U] 1 11 1 m Illinois Indians / Kentucky Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60658-3224 Home 708 457-0585 Fax 7081457-2177 E-Mail Internet sysbauer@charliecnsiiteds Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Dab & Scott JustIce 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761 -1 202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indlsns Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedlorci N 47421 -31 08 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr PR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Ken Booher 1018 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginsville MO 84037-1659 Eve 816 584-2481 MUNCIE IN Two clubs Club #3387 Muncie Controliners Club #1021 Indy Sportliners sponsored Mid-States Championships June 1996 Twelve events run International Aeromodeling Center busy two days Four pictures below small sample planes competing First pictured two Stunters two Scale ships Pictures courtesy J Griner CRYSTAL LAKE IN Club #259 Lake Shore RC Club 15 members participate building covering finishing installing radio Ikon Nwst Gee Bee Y project begun December 1995 first flight June 30 1996 Some participating members shown picture First row L R B Trapp B Garbarini D Bielick R Silver E Baneck D Green Second row L R C Marsh C Rothstein G Meyer L Orlowicz J Hennessy Looks like great job flies great too Picture information Rich Silver COUNTRY CLUB HILLS IL recent Sunday air wars reigned Club # 274 Suburban Aero Club held RC Combat contest fliers like compete motto Second place first loser 16 pilots competition during 12 heats plus final round 10 streamers got cut streamers 20-foot-long crepe paper Pictured combatants planes CHICAGO IL Club # 1392 Chicagoland Circle Cutters held spring 80 mph Combat event Pictured L R C Gay M Palermo chasing clouds away Nine-year-old Skyler Skelley dad Larry Nashville TN flew Chicago Duke Fox Memorial Combat Contest August above infortnation pictures Bud Bodzioch Model Aviation / Minnesota me Hass resident Drive MI QOUY8 510-6243 810 879-5522 Don Bentfield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Bill Millar 712 Grand Ave Patoskey Ml 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summarton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 IT IS WITH SAD HEART last colunm will writing VP District VII has enjoyable year wish other commitments like paying mortgage allowed continue hope will allowed serve AVP future enjoyable part being VP has meeting fellow modelers great group people Please PLEASE make sure community knows about rewards aeromodeling Give some stick time visitor field great sport Encourage others participate individuals clubs have invited welcomed fields events banquets please accept heartfelt thanks Speaking banquets just attended two great ones CARDs banquet Lansing MI superbly organized Dale Farlin Monty Thocker Toledo Weak Signals banquet Both wonderful events think Ohio should part District VII might able attend Weak Signals event next year Bert Kelly Frequency Coordinator eastern half district has moved warmer quarters profound thanks go Bert years service district Let indulge just moment lead picture number 3 son Christopher age 4 yours truly Chris Easy Fly 40 got fired going flying field some Christophers airplanes consisted 3 x 4 x 12 balsa block strip spruce wing pilot some kind engine glued front Chris never hesitant explain anyone well configuration would fly started building 40 Chris always participated gluing corrected failed use Z bend pliers called out instruction aileron hook up absolutely stitch see him proudly carry bird stage club meeting Youd have sworn going hit step chair bit hangar rash won prize evening Chris loves loops rolls working transmitter sitting between legs Number 2 son David after long hiatus back flying too Dave went flying trainer low wing sport Pattern plane week Thanks letting proud Papa Pictures will complete column Have great 1997 uary 1997 165 Flying Electrons jumpers arrive fly-in Pictured Ken Scarince Laurie Worth Tim Hamilton Steve Nellesen Greg Schultz Bill Sykes seated Minnesota State Fair 4-H Model Aviation Exhibit Ace Weeks Special bipe built Greg Schultz doesnt get better 4 year old Chris Hass Dad See text Pat Frederickson holding husband Lees G Shark prior starting 25th Anniversary Fly-In Kent Aero Modelers field western Ml La Crosse WI home new club Coulee Region Modelers Coulee old Indian word meaning hidden valley Part action Chesaning Area Modelers Chesaning Ml swap shop Benzie Area Rcers Thompsonville Ml hosted 43 aircraft fly-in Held conjunction balloon fest over 200 spectators saw Livingston County RC Club Howell Ml put four-hour show Larry McCartney presents raffle winner Tim Hewlett ready go airplane Part flight line Flying Electrons Menomonee Falls WI Charity Fly-In Don Finacane Arcadia WI sent pictures beautiful choppers 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 6th ring away Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126- SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 804 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John VeIls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2826 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234214 241-8492 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018817 467-9211 Louisiana must get rain week whole Central Texas area gets year went back New Orleans Ozone R/C Electric Fun-Fly past October did rain Something like 10 inches 24 hours intermittent showers throughout day Saturday yet least two models up worst am convinced Electric flying stay hear event drawing over 250 entries Keystone PA Electric Fly did 1996 its wake-up time everyone No longer should Electric event results go wanting individual heading folks have formed own SIG will surprised membership becomes largest entrants districts Bob Aberle partner Tom Hunt two young men gorgeous B-17 came New York Bonny Bill Jenkins Tennessee Exec VP Doug Holland came North Carolina mention few Having involved two-cycle engines life couldnt understand movement Electrics quite some time started hearing about lost flying sites due noise What really made wake up hearing areas noise-sensitive no allowed start engine country pretty large also becoming more congested Being able fly quietly infinitely better being able fly Think about new liability waiver Pylon Racing hammered out Contest Board Safety Committee NMPRA has brought letters phone calls ever before Since final form has voted yet 11/96 rumor has waiver will void regular AMA insurance What about agreeing sue participating sponsors event part Nothing else Regardless circumstances obeying AMA Safety Code etc etc waiver says will hold organizers sponsors contest directors AMA blameless Complaints about having wear safety gear just dont hold water speak have required other events years no ill effects extra eye shade needed protective headgear has expandable inner band will allow billed cap under high compliment due NMPRA safety committee its mature reasonable approach formulating sound solution problem threat its continued existence Tip Month base metal glow plugs platinum allergic aluminum much aluminum engines natural glow plug bombarded tiny particles aluminum running engine changes its setting no apparent reason could gradual erosion plugs element Try plug change before changing tricky needle settings 4166 Model Aviation 4Now full trim BB Webers fantastic B-29 requires 2 pilots trasnmitters perform functions drought broken wasnt kind big Bomber Field Fly-In last Sept Over 100 pilots brought 130 aircraft after 12 inches rain previous 4 days grounds wet spectators parked along both sides farm road mile either direction BB Weber appreciative such dedication admission free just some really BIG birds Russ Vice Pr PO Box Solen NO Days 701 445-,32 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Saline KS 67401 Jim Rlcketta 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 571 03-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Nebraska Grand Island Nebraska HiElyers Model Airplane Club Old-Timer Fun-fly Twentyeight old-timers pilots Signed up second annual HiElyers Meet devoted vintage aircraft high-wing trainers Wind rain spoiled originally designated date moved Fun-fly next SundaySeptember 22 1996 excellent turnout despite rain date HiFlyers intent hold Fall Old-Timers Meet year devoted vintage RC-assist aircraft Free Flight era pre-1950 high-wing trainers include high-wing trainers incentive newer fliers area participate since trainers have similar flight characteristics Old-Timers Just last years meet surprisingly large variety older aircraft included following owners flying QuakersJohn Anderson Hank Coons Jeremy Encinger Dick Hansen Matt Purdy Frank Webber Miss America PietenpolTed Hansen 1940 New RulerLee Machmuller PowerhouseBob McClure 1913 Etrich TaubeEd Conroy Custom Cavalier 60 TaylorcraftMark Bergt WACO Stearman biplane Scott Zimmerman Pacific AceGary Sandstead CumulusDon Hansen Old ReliableDick Bebrens fleetsterVerlon Goosic John Anderson built flying Quakers meet took orders build two will make numbers 11 12 coming out shop Anyone Old-Timer aircraft high-wing trainer welconie Hiflyers 1997 Old-Timer Fun-Fly will September 7 1997 700-foot grass field located 1221 South Shady Bend Road Grand Island Nebraska Gary Sandstead Club Secretary Love-Air KC Club registered another maingear landing hosting third annual IMAA Big Bird Rally during third weekend August Sixty-eight pilots Wyoming Nebraska New Mexico Indiana Colorado 109 planes visited Love-Air RICs field over two-day event Big Bird staff pleased see good contingent Albuquerque New Mexico fliers Jim Taffy Maddox won Jack Quinn modified ready fly Sr Cadet sent note . thank opportumty participate event first such event several respects loved Jim adds Well back pilots spectators staff built up some big numbers various departments During 14 hours official LMAA flying 238 ffights logged way calculate 238 flights works out average 2 3 planes air times during 14 hours flight addition 200 hamburgers 100 hot dogs 12 dozen donuts eaten 450 sodas 40 gallons free ice water consumed Saturdays flying ended informal BBQ field year staff stationed Air Bosses two runway access points air bosses integrated outbound traffic landing approachesgiving landings priority over outbound planes Walking along ramp could find models sizes designs including twins Dick Baldwins 11-foot Bellanca Air Bus Dick Snyders 14-foot 2X Sr Cadet took honors largest planes Multiengine aircraft included Vince Evans Part-a-Nava Don Parsons de Havilland Hornet Don Bottrans Junk Yard Dog JYD trimotor Various sizes models Extra 300s found also models older aircraft enjoyed watching Don Parson go through twin startup procedure same proven procedure wrote about some Model Aviation RC Scale articles January 1990 approximate Don summarized rally top 10-15% IMAA events USA . enjoyed event . well presented Interested Love-Air Activities Big Bird notes Visit web site http\\wwwpawneenetcomllarc/ See next year Gene Burmeister Secretary 970 223-6542 E-Mail sxgr26a@prodigycom February 1997 167 Powerhouse owned Bob McClure along Big Bee owned Leonard Psota Old Reliable owned Dick Behrens Miss America Pietenpol owned Ted Hansen 1940 New Ruler owned Lee Machmuller News Colorado future RC flier plans improvements would make Dick Snyders 2X Senior Cadets cabin Andy Simmering Greeley CO pulls some flightilne duty Arizona California Hawaii / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom httpl/wwwama-1 OconVama Darwin Barrie Scottsdale Arizona 602 946-8955 Don Goeschl Lancaster California 805 940-6066 Darlene Frederick Santa Rosa California 707 525-8815 Marc Karpowich Logan Utah 801 752-3639 Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California 408 463-0907 Dave Pinluv Las Vegas Nevada 702 656-1772 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Eloy Marez Santa Ana California 714 540-4935 See ant moeffis column additional AVPa Coordinators Thank Brian previous three District X columns Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California south San Jose graciously served guest columnist shared us experiences Associate Vice President District X challenges faced developing maintaining flying sites South Bay area am also sure aware Brian nominated earlier year position ALMA Executive Vice President offered leadership national organization accepting nomination mnning years election EVP As write months colunm annual balloting period days closing however time published election results will final sincerely hope AMA member exercised his/her right participate organization taking part selecting leaders wish 1996 J Livotto California Invitational Free Flight contest Oct 5-6 Lost Hills California once again site two days great FAI FF competition years event also marked momentous occasion wedding District Xs top world class competitors Pierre Brun Van Nuys California Pictured Pierre bride Sylvia Strawn Brun exchange wedding vows presence friends fellow free flighters back dropped picture perfect Lost Hills sunset District X extends congratulations best wishes Pierre Sylvia May life together always Good Air thank Brian Nelson wiliingness come forward offer time expertise leadership behalf 25000 AMA members District X wish thank years candidates giving themselves participating selection process As approach new year work developing preparing 1997 AMA National Aeromodeling Exhibition intensifying San Jose California surrounding South Bay area has chosen site 97 AMA Expo dates have set nine-day period starting Labor Day weekend August 30 through Sunday September 7 Seven local flying sites two full scale airports have identified venues dozen events will culminate weekend September 6-7 giant RC Air Show industry showcase Planned events include RC aerobatics both IMAC pattern helicopter fun fly/competition soaring RC Scale electric Control line Giant Scale racing warbird pylon racing quarter scale fly-in SAM old timer events Jet Rally lots general flying youth activities fun events get-togethers Bar-B-Qs fun whole family will lots time visit fellow modelers share ideas experiences well opportunities visit sites activities City Bay Over next several months will conducting series Town Hall meetings throughout District provide additional information regarding Expo opportunity discuss current aeromodeling organizational issues Mailings will made AMA chartered clubs meeting dates times locations will posted District X Web Page well District X column Till next time. Keepem safe Keepem flyn Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents District X attends 1996 Tournament Champions Oct 24-27 hosted Mr William G Bennett Sahara Hotel Casino Steve Stricker Baltimore Maryland 1996 TOC top points winner World Champion top photo features Steves 437% Extra 300S using 3W-i 60 4C engine 30-12 prop Dick Skoglund Lancaster California seen Sig Kadet Senior/Mooney Canyon Crosswinds Scale Fun Fly Castaic California Oct 5 Bill Cunningham L Chouteau Oklahoma fifth-place winner years Tournament Champions pictured receiving Bill Cunningham Perpetual Trophy Giant Scale Air Racing Association President David Bridi having won Unlimited Gold Class race 1996 GSARA season Central Valley RC Soaring Clubs 23rd Annual Fall Soaring Festival Oct 5-6 Visalia California . another great success best thermal duration events world Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56ih Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowsione Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincoti 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ci LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E#14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Gary Harris sent photo Ken Burdick teaching Cristine Rein control line flying Harvey Field Snohomish WA Sept model 15 size diesel combat ship Congratulations Paul Walker Paul inducted Control Line Precision Aerobatics Hall Fame year 84 94 won Nationals Walker Cup seven times second twice third once including run five straight wins 90 94 92 First World US team swept FAI finals summer Paul took second World Champs point Paul arguably greatest stunt flyer history sport North West Soaring Society 20th annual NWSS Tournament sod farm near Tn-Cities Unfortunately wind blew 30 mph qualifying rounds Sat & again Sun morning picked up bit changed direction finals Some a/c carrying excess 2 lbs ballast effort penetrate Tom Culmsee CD has 17 20 years contest Tom excellent CD doing professional fair job great deal class showed rest country ran soaring 89 Nats Wendy Wagner Editor Hangar Talk Newsletter South Lane R/C Modelers sent pictures information about inaugural Fertile Turtle Fun Fly & Swap Meet Duane Elliott has 35mm camera carried PT-40 took picture fields layout David Dybevik captures festivities video pilots spectators watch South Lane club also booth Oregon Air Space Fair Eugene good event spite 1070 temperature Note special model display unit models displayed along side wing F-4 Phantom II club banner center left Pitts Silver Leader Club Plaque rests Pitts wing volunteer officers ongoing business district such officer Scale Contest Board member AVP Jerry Holcomb Soon new scale rules will proposed have interest scale modeling should read rules send comments Jerry arent aware scale work picture Jerry Supermarine Air Yacht scratch built own plans gem No hangar queen has flown several Pine Hollow contests Kathy Duncan intrepid photographer Salem R/C Pilots Assoc sent some pictures Silverton Fun Fly Chris Hendricks Goldberg Cub Chris 12 still learning flies well will probably top flier before too long Scott Marcum used Doc Mathews kitbash directions produce Ultimate Aced 4-120 HAPPY NEW YEAR !! uary 1997 169
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Inside View Headquarters emy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 AMA/Chartes H Grant Sch&arships year Academy provides scholarship awards approximately $20000 high-school graduates part AMA/Charles H Grant Scholarship Program several criteria used selection process include scholastic achievement modeling activity school/community activity addition Charles Grant awards three others Sig Memorial Scholarship Program provides awards based combination modeling achievement financial need Tom Hutchinson Memorial Scholarship provides awards modelers achievement Free Flight activity award provided Toledo Weak Signals presented top candidate AMA/Charles H Grant Scholarships Applications detailed information concerning awards may obtained contacting AMA Headquarters deadline submitting application April 30 1997 top award 1996 $7000 presented Katie Bosman Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin graduated honors Sturgeon Bay High School Currently attending University Wisconsin-Green Bay Katie pursuing Communications/Graphic Arts degree served awardwinning reporter graphic artist high school newspaper became co editor senior year Katies modeling career began during 4-H club activities 1987 built Comet J-3 Cub met members Bay Flyers Club contact resulted members teaching build fly design own models Bob Underwood Katie still builds competes Indoor Peanut Scale models also flies RC models Starting Goldberg Gentle Lady 1990 has built competed six other models building skills attention detail soon progressed point members club pressed service building repairing models Skip Miller F3B World Champ moved describe Nats competition model immaculate 1994 suggestion experienced competitors Katie attended Nats Though initially laughed thought participation such high level competition found herself 1994 Senior Two-Meter Sailplane champion addition flying Katie has provided written material Model Aviation column clubs monthly newsletter also helped design lighting system used night flying club Katie along friend/flying buddy making plans some day building flying own full-scale aircraft addition Charles H Grant award $7000 Katie received $3500 Weak Signals club monies generated through raffle prize drawings held during annual Toledo Expo Patrick Schuett Aurora Illinois garnered second-place Grant award $5000 high school starting member tennis team member National Honor Society Illinois StatePatrick Schuett Scholar addition being member two model clubs Patrick also president local aviation Explorer post February 1997 155 Katie Bosman Patrick introduced modeling age four flew first Control Line model soloed age five age eight entered first competition placed second Though has designed built flown various types model aircraft modeling career has centered Control Line specific passion lies Precision Aerobatics has competed Nats has placed high second age category Patrick states modeling has significant impact life teaching him lessons such sportsmanship physics provided much motivation career decision currently student University Illinois UrbanalChampaign pursuing career aeronautical engineering work experience has followed variety activities including being waiter paint clerk engineering company Currently working lab assistant Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory Mark Richmond Carmel Indiana received Charles H Grant award $2500 following graduation June 1996 School Engineering Purdue University now school home addition school activities Mark spent 12 hours week working dental assistant pediatric dentistry office time scholastic science club called Science Olympiad science club modeling skills played important role being 1993 national champion record holder engineering event Bridge Building Mark become 1996 national champion record holder Tower Building winning tower required supported 20 kilograms 44 pounds weighed slightly four grams Much Marks prowess scientific field direct result Indoor modeling experience addition Junior National Champion Intermediate Stick Easy B Hand Launch Stick Novice Pennyplane Pennyplane 1992 part FlB team Junior World Championships Lucenec Czechoslovakia finished eighth individual contributed team being bronze medalists Besides modeling science activities Mark enjoys tennis basketball fishing reading addition Grant Scholarship Scholarship committee awarded Hutchinson Scholarship amount $1000 outstanding Free Flight activity Michael Hudson York Pennsylvania received Charles Grant award $2500 Currently enrolled York College Pennsylvania pursuing engineering career During high school Michael engaged variety activities such marching symphonic band Physics Club History Club Science Olympiad Community activities included March Dimes Chain Reaction Council American Cancer Society Michael participates Engineering Practice Design Studio EPADS groups University level competitive level worked team design machine would fulfill specific task team finished first final event noncompetitive basis obtaining experience constructing apparatus vital new mechanical engineering curriculum team four individuals designing constructing 20-foot wind tunnel Michael currently finishing latest modeling project Ultra Sport 1000 Having taught numerous individuals fly experimenting aircraft designs has created desire obtain pilots license enhanced following first ride small aircraft during visit airport adjacent AMA property Muncie further desire put engineering education use model design Currently co-op work program may afford such opportunity model field Todd Ryan Pasco Washington received $2000 Sig Memorial Scholarship 1996 After graduating Columbia High School entered Oregon Institute Technology engaged studies become mechanical engineer high-school activities included basketball baseball Science Club Ecology representative Educational School District #143 work Community Help Organization Todd has member AMA since 1989 During period has accumulated 241 first place 167 second place 198 third place finishes control line competitive events has held numerous AMA records Profile Carrier 21 Sport Speed Formula 40 introduction flying came 1989 after working AMA Nats RC Pylon Under instruction father Curtiss Ryan learned fly Sig Skyray Todd joined newly formed club Columbia Basis Balsa Bashers 1995 elected president club also hosted portions 1995 Nats Academy salutes young people wishes well studies blished 1969 AMA Hall Fame honors men women have made significant contributions hobby/sport model aviation list members long distinguished others yet Hall worthy induction Any AMA member can submit Hall Fame nomination Consider nominating persons has positive impact some facet aeromodeling nomination form call write Mary Lou Vojslavek AMA Headquarters Deadline nominations March 31 1997 156 Model Aviation 4Michael Hudson Mark Richmond elected President organization thought job pretty well figured out 17 years AMA Executive Council split about evenly between Dist III VP EDP thinking knew what presidency involved also thought pretty good idea membership stood subjects would like see us go obvious members didnt agree everything majority same mind least what thought What didnt realize just much advice president received corners organization advice comes via forums sometimes letter phone call occasionally face face discussion member also takes forms Letters sometimes involve small pat back followed oh way sometimes start right out dummies solution obvious Phone calls usually involve some problem member having along plea help comes way should handled future have line Its obvious AMA should should quit doing 72?? time members agree completely Hmmmn what trick cant get 14 members EC agree completely very often someone out sure comment wet everybody agrees best situations face face situations vary scheduled appointment chance encounter Psst AMA s biggest problem what should everybody agrees formal meeting consultants members staff EC members reason face face best get discuss other sides issue fact everybody DOESNT agree seldom am able change mind someone obvious solution can usually least make aware other considerations Aeromodeling wonderful hobby wonderful things about wide range things can within hobby Activities range R/C Giant Scale racing its thousand dollar commitment team uniforms significant purses etc first time youngster throws paper airplane winds rubber model back yard whisper quiet indoor microfilm wild fury CL Combat flying scale models involving thousands hours slide together balsa glider Hard nosed competitors club member talks about model airplanes lot works hard club never gets around building flying model build dont fly Just fly dont build Some want latest turbines others want simplicity OldTimers have airshow team pilots closet modelers fly themselves short have Aeromodeling its glory diversity addition aeromodeling thing above seem have common belief some form organization necessary Most seem agree local club good idea some belong organization dedicated specific area interest within aeromodeling family surprising fact think national organization necessary just what organization should much difficult get agreement comes down determining what organization should spend its money attitude becomes universal Spend improving aspect aeromodeling important need Spending priorities among difficult things deal particularly discussions members faced having determine some spending priorities upcoming Executive Council meeting Last month related initial budget projected deficit some $1 70k finance committee has whittled g written have up $60k surplus Considering total budget $72 million isnt much room contingencies say nothing capital improvements becoming obvious something going have go going difficult give up some traditional funding programs order fund some programs EC feels necessary cost supplying absolutely necessary goes up availability funding other programs will drop trick coming agreement what absolutely necessary what necessary what desirable what beneficial Given diversity membership its easy task Any program absolutely necessary will looked determine its cost/benefit ratio Among programs coming under scrutiny will FAIinteruational aeromodeling traditional programs may have cut back order support generally beneficial programs Show Team support another interesting situation have staff Executive Council member proposals double support drop support entirely Its going interesting Oh ya average AMA member try benefit reminds three statisticians out target shooting first fired missed 3 ft left second fired missed 3 ft right third put gun away said BULLSEYE cant better . have sad note pass month Pete Sotich AMA President 1961/62 passed away Nov 5 heart attack Pete brother Charlie icons history AMA AMA better organization today result Petes efforts place its history assured heartfelt condolences go out family uary 1997 157 joyce Hager AMA Executive Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Did Know benefits being AMA member ability join local club receive assistance learning fly part group people have same interest approximately 2500 chartered clubsmore 50% membership belongs chartered club 3000 additional insurance certificates have issued various clubs Now sad note great ladies AMA no longer us years volunteer worker Nationals world championships trade shows special events So husband team worked behalf AMA membersthey also provided additional support financial backing Its fact five Life memberships family Besides paying such memberships themselves Bryant Ellaine Thompson signed up three granddaughter Cara Lee son Mark Marks wife Penny Bryant typically worked behind scenes Nats setting up equipment marking field layouts delivering materials supplies needed various events much Ellaine usually sold souvenirs helped PR assisted Nats HQ staff sometimes also worked together organizing conducting Nats hobby shop sales operation well qualified years ran own hobby shop Illinois very successful enterprise contrast hobby shops elsewhere struggled get Ellaine big factor success Ellaine always willing hard worker quiet dont rock boat spectatorshe often spoke mind AMA officers others saw heard things didnt like militant let people know things could done better knew what talking about wasnt bashful about During 1989 AerOlympics combined group world championships hosted simultaneously US Chesapeake Virginia souvenir sales operation Ellaine three women along Lillian Worth Jan Greenwood recorded highest-ever sales total AMA eventmore $18000 week About three years ago Ellaine diagnosed having leukemia problem went through ups downs disease got less prominent Eventually though disease prevailed Ellaine left us September 9 1996 women have important AMA model aviation contributing greatly growth progress Ellaine Thompson best Several years ago AMA instituted Introductory Pilot Program clubs use program developed non-AMA member may fly Chartered Club field receive member liability insurance protection long helshe flying under direct supervision clubdesignated Introductory Pilot nonAMA member will have same liability insurance coverage other AMA members receive solely under direct one-on-one supervision Intro Pilot period 30 consecutive days starting first session Pai-ticipation program one-time basis program covers training activities does constitute permission fly organized event AMA members clubs sanctioned otherwise 465 chartered clubs currently use program 1107 total intro pilots So know someone may interested learning fly contact club department AMA HQ find out what club near has either program like available Clubs key individuals having successful experiences bringing new members hobby Keep up good work attended Indoor World Championships Moscow Idaho past summer pleasure meeting new faces Following letter member Idaho club award AMA Awards Club Contests Events club looking making awards plaques event trophies little different try incorporating various AMA Awards supply catalog Over past few years have found AMA awards have provided members contestants quality memento various fun-fly Scale float flyers awards quality wood plaque nicely finished enriched engraved plate various AMA supply items provides good award club medallion series looks very good first second third-place awards Use AMA decal series something truly unique club function pilot recognition use AMA instrument coaster series allows outstanding award very much appreciated winning participants sometimes have 2-Bad award pilot very poor flying experience during Polar Bear Float Flyers Contests . large AMA decal downed plane seems go over very well though case CyA glue may required fly again Dig out current AMA catalog select new award series surprise club members contestants R Lynn Hendry Lewis Clark RC Model Club Lewiston ID Thanks Lynn suggestion hope other clubs will find information useful Model Aviation 4 U ezei h g isi ug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Femwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 very wealthy man once told never earn enough money live have learn live what earn AIVIA has same problem As writing budget 1997 has approved Executive Council next Council meeting November 16 1996 budget agenda process compile budget long hard am going give budget preparation schedule 1997 will note number people involved budget preparation process Following October 11 1996 meeting Ed McCollough worked independently budget After several phone calls budget ready submission Executive Council Members Executive Council have lot personal interests interests will have compromised year although strong differences have managed remain friends hope after budget meeting can say same am sure will Until later script The budget passed took long hours hard work smoke cleared wishes put hold some forwardlooking programs started opinion Executive Council whole has knowledge about budget often case real need money-making ideas work know ways not-for-profit organization can earn money please notify District Vice President Jersey/ New York/ Europe 1997 BUDGET SCHEDULE DATE Mid-June July 19 August 14 August 21 August 23 OPERATION Vicki creates budget spreadsheet prior years current years financial data along forecast remaining year current years budget also included comparison Vicki distributes budget worksheets managers Department operating budgets due Vicki consolidate Consolidated budget due Joyce Capital requests due Vicki Joyce Vicki met following managers August 26 300- 500 August 27 200- 400 400- 500 August 28 1000 1200 100- 300 August 29 830 1000 1000 1200 100- 300 300- 500 September 4 September 11 September 13 October 11 Maintenance Greg Chartrand Membership Colleen Pierce & Carl Maroney Special Services Carl Maroney Model Aviation Rob Kurek P/R Marketing Jay Mealy Computers David Norris & Greg Minch Museum Gary Prater Competition Steve Kaluf Operations/Admin Joyce & Vicki fill what left Consolidated capital requests due Joyce Revised operating capital budget due Joyce Budgets sent Finance Committee members FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING meeting lasted 800 am 700 pm Members committee follows Chairman Ed McCollough Doug Holland Russ Miller Charles Castaing Dave Brown Vicki Barkdull Joyce Hager also attendance Associate Vice Presidents Ray Jaschkue 59 Livingston Street St James NY 1 17e0 51e 8e2-55a9 Dave Babcock 445 Stoclntsn Street Highistows NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAC AFCENT CMR deS BOX 589 APO AE 09703 Wes De Coo es Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1 308 Vlncejuitano leShamrsckRoad Rocky Point NY 11778 George Buso 11 Maple Lane Hyde Park NY 12938 Adam Sattter dl Pesy Avenue Lethan NY 121102433 Dave Mathewson Boo 913 Camilius NY 13031 Bill POpibress 2 Hemlock Court Seugerties NY 12477 James M Lewis PO el Ogdenburg NY 13889-0081 Mitler PO Boo 335 Princeton Junction NJ 08950 Prequency Coordinator Los Seater 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135-9507 315 5953445 October 15Revised budget sent Finance Committee final approval Several telephone calls questions answers between Finance committee HQ October 31 Budget sent full council review November 16 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING Budget will discussed approved full council February 1997 159 District II column will return March Connecticut / Maine Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Maratona Mills MA 02648-1866 MASSCUP-MITCH LILY MEMORIAL Carlos Carla Serra Litewave couple has traveled just about Northeast contests Carlos tough never-say-die competitor Dick Faith Wails biplane Mike Cooper family Mike competing Intermediate class traveled way Pennsylvania flies Magnum Walt Johnson 1960 design Trophy Trainer Excellent profile model qualifies Classic event Rob Larson modified originalhis first full-blown Stunter Excellent workmanship Father-and-son team Dave Woody Midgley No contest can run good team behind-the scenes people L-R Rachel Doris Carville Dotty Cook Ann Carville Dave Cook L Assistant CD Dick Carville Dick Carville presents special award Dave Cook contribution world Stunt Dick Wails presents fourth-place Advanced plaque Joe Ortiz 160 Model Aviation Pennsylvania West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Couri Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 215 797-6597 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Donald Klopp 637 Hamilton Court Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-0129 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 513 435-9232 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Aerial Video Have ever wondered what pilot would see fly model aircraft districts fine modelers has solved question constructing model flying television station Roger Groves Jerusalem Ohio licensed amateur radio operator interest video transmission Over past three years has developed model will transmit television signal flight Transmission other amateurs has approximately 30 miles following specification give some insight Rogers aircraft MACATV television equipment Aircraft wingspan105 inches Weight28 lb PowerZenoah G38 two videos include B&W camera240-line resolution color camera440-line resolution transmitter 11/2 watts 43925 Mhz video produced MACATV very good have copy anyone interested can borrow Roger willing demonstrate operation within reasonable traveling distance home can contacted 37991 Skinner Grimes Road Jerusalem Ohio 43747 can also call between 5-9 pm 614 7572451 Thistledown Flyers AVP Joe Vislay provided following pictures attendees IMAA Fly-In Napoleon Ohio appears everyone enjoyed great meet SPARKS Pittsburghs South Park Club SPARKS held annual Giant Scale event Finleyville Airport Great weather newly paved runway lots hard work produced truly outstanding weekend event promises grow larger featured on-the-site hobby shop programs kids plus food other vendors range aircraft filled flight line varied Cubs Confederate Air Force B-29 flights announced Don Riggs local TV star Thanks go AVP John Hathaway report pictures uary 1997 161 Another photo MACATV Joe Turney AT-6 Harvey Wheeler Curtiss Robin Herbert Merel prepares J-3 Byron Gee Bee R-1 powered G-62 Norm Meeks Moon Township Roger Groves holds flying television station MACATV Larry Russeau Spacewalker B-29 powered four 05 70 Surpass engines Really sounded great did bomb drops runway Ron Saporito Warren Pennsylvania Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland/North Carolina / Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 919 441-5855 Fax 919 441-6554 Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Ct Raleigh NC 27613 Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Milibrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Road Chesapeake VA 23322 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Frequency Coordinator Paul Vacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 RC Contest Coordinator Dave Evans 6124 Apt E Lexington Court Virginia Beach VA 23464 Home Phone 804 523-5449 Results Special Election results special election show have elected Vice President District IV Thanks supported thanks evelyone voted election whether Bradat least took time vote AVP Program Located heading column names addresses Associate Vice Presidents District IV Starting next column AVPs will writing part column will contacting clubs area find out what doing will use information portion column Newsletter Editors am going compile list Newsletter Editors District hopes using medium source communication clubs members District IV past have tried use list Club Contact names part AMA Club listings Unfortunately does seem work very well would suggest club president review may have listed club contact person Advise will sending information through club comments suggestions reference AMA business Council actions District IV Fax have installed dedicated fax line can communicate 24hour basis fax number 919 441-6554 send fax please include fax telephone number reply District IV Officers present time will no change District officers will beholding mini district meetings district officers clubs area would like have 7 8 clubs area get together AVP area have mini district meeting talk about AMA get ideas suggestions will talking AVPs help program am sure would open suggestions may have good location meetings Are AMA know has sald before keep mind am represent YOU ARE THE AMA input ideas suggestions yes also complaints can make difference have complaint tell about itbut also offer suggestion better way Congratulations Congratulations members Norfolk Aeromodelers celebrating 50th year operation established 1946 club called Tidewater Gas Modelers back before World War II dont count years because name change now looking forward next 50 years Model Aviation ki 1 1 ie] t Alabama / Florida Georgia Mississippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone/FAX205 252-2654 AssocIate Vice Presidents Bob Bartoszewicz 3626 Ranchwood Rd Orlando FL 32808 Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 WHihelmina Chihasz 2526 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 James M Edwards 600 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Palsy AL 36535 Karl Hensel 383 briarwood #42 Meridian MS 39305 Louise Izzo 296 Hentridge Way Wintereprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornles Dr N Charleston SC 2940S Chris Joiner 55 Lee Rd 238 Phenis City AL 36667 Or John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom MorrIs 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36256 Linda OHearn 3415 Maze Ln brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grove Slvd Panama City beach FL32405 George Perryman 3644 Lake Smyrna GA 30062 Frank Tiano 15300 Esiuncia Lane Went Palm Snack FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd Gainnsville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Mancheoter TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 666 Sos 10397 Psiardo Paerto Rico 00736 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd Inlerlachen FL 32146 Phone 804 664-2517 Aiken South Carolina other day snapped shot important flyers preparing start day flying 10th Annual Fall Fly-In Aiken RC Soc ARCS Included necessarily limited Cliff Ashley Bill Boynton Tom Conner Pete Griggs Randy McDowell Jim Ray Mel Sires William Tuxworth Vee Whatley Russell Young Jay Bilyeu Tag Godfry Matt McDowell Wayne Rickenbacker Warren Stanford Allan Wehman Jim Wright Bud Zobel appeared ball everybody looked happy Mel Sires Fly-In CD Vee Whatleys toy airplane has much fun playing original design 12 feet span 42 inch chord 42 square feet Vee told has 5 pounds lead front know calls BIG B look close can see baby BIG B next subject South Carolina may forgiven what Im going next Sam said OK Sam Contest Director prestigious Low Country RC Flyers Club Charleston South Carolina photo little bit dated taken annual club picnic April Dont ask April because wont get straight answer have new field Mullet Hall County Park runway 640 150 always mowed 100 acres fly-over locally regionally famous flyers Charleston LCRC Club Picnic John Rhodes Todd Turner Andy Mitchum Irv Schieiber Jim Palmer Mike Bright Chip Gibson Carroll Selander Larry Ledford Robert Johnson Clarence Glover Lawrence Lucas Paul Viette Hunter Henderlite Fred Howard Nelson Silver Bill Reid George Buckler Joe Valicenti Bill Shoemaker Basil Youngblood Gary Jarvis Ray Reed Howard Quillin Ken Hanjes Sam reports many family members also attended cannot give names because have picture Florida other day covered Radio Control Combat Contest Brandon below some friendly contestants allowed take picture show Including Lucien Miller Henry Burnside William Buruside Jason Burnside Troy Martin Wayne Smith Kathy Smith Bob Gerstein Bucky Gerstein above Lucien Miller again pretty wife Darla holding OS 15 powered original airplane RC Combat Last month big Fly-In Oneonta Alabama held March Dimes included giant scale models both AMA IMAA rules observed affair sponsored City Oneonta Birmingham Skyscrapers BAMA Flyers Bham RC Alabaster RC Clanton Cloud Climbers proceeds went March Dimes help prevent Birth Defects Some very large realistic models showed up Tom Pachetti above piecing together Gee Bee R- 1 model looks very real flys good looks Gee Bee way stands Granville Brothers little fat racers almost no rudder raced before wing flaps introduced pilots constrained land unbelievable speeds couple famous flyers including Lowell Bayles forfeited lives flying Gee Bees Janes Encyclopedia mentions Jimmy Doolittle won 1932 Thompson Trophy Race 2526 mph Gee Bee Pratt & Whitney 800 hp Wasp engine Janes described racing aircraft little huge engine fitted minimum airframe None historical reflection takes anything away Toms magnificent working model famous airplane 4February 1997 163 Shown above tents andsoforth put up conduct Oneonta Giant Scale whing-ding everybody good time U] 1 11 1 m Illinois Indians / Kentucky Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60658-3224 Home 708 457-0585 Fax 7081457-2177 E-Mail Internet sysbauer@charliecnsiiteds Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Dab & Scott JustIce 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761 -1 202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indlsns Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedlorci N 47421 -31 08 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Cal Ettel 3 Castle Dr PR #2 Florissant MO 63034 Eve 314 831-5031 Ken Booher 1018 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginsville MO 84037-1659 Eve 816 584-2481 MUNCIE IN Two clubs Club #3387 Muncie Controliners Club #1021 Indy Sportliners sponsored Mid-States Championships June 1996 Twelve events run International Aeromodeling Center busy two days Four pictures below small sample planes competing First pictured two Stunters two Scale ships Pictures courtesy J Griner CRYSTAL LAKE IN Club #259 Lake Shore RC Club 15 members participate building covering finishing installing radio Ikon Nwst Gee Bee Y project begun December 1995 first flight June 30 1996 Some participating members shown picture First row L R B Trapp B Garbarini D Bielick R Silver E Baneck D Green Second row L R C Marsh C Rothstein G Meyer L Orlowicz J Hennessy Looks like great job flies great too Picture information Rich Silver COUNTRY CLUB HILLS IL recent Sunday air wars reigned Club # 274 Suburban Aero Club held RC Combat contest fliers like compete motto Second place first loser 16 pilots competition during 12 heats plus final round 10 streamers got cut streamers 20-foot-long crepe paper Pictured combatants planes CHICAGO IL Club # 1392 Chicagoland Circle Cutters held spring 80 mph Combat event Pictured L R C Gay M Palermo chasing clouds away Nine-year-old Skyler Skelley dad Larry Nashville TN flew Chicago Duke Fox Memorial Combat Contest August above infortnation pictures Bud Bodzioch Model Aviation / Minnesota me Hass resident Drive MI QOUY8 510-6243 810 879-5522 Don Bentfield 1440W Minnehaha Avenue St Paul MN 55104 Phone 612 645-2984 Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Bill Millar 712 Grand Ave Patoskey Ml 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summarton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 East Bert Kelly PO Box 39001 Redford Ml 48239 IT IS WITH SAD HEART last colunm will writing VP District VII has enjoyable year wish other commitments like paying mortgage allowed continue hope will allowed serve AVP future enjoyable part being VP has meeting fellow modelers great group people Please PLEASE make sure community knows about rewards aeromodeling Give some stick time visitor field great sport Encourage others participate individuals clubs have invited welcomed fields events banquets please accept heartfelt thanks Speaking banquets just attended two great ones CARDs banquet Lansing MI superbly organized Dale Farlin Monty Thocker Toledo Weak Signals banquet Both wonderful events think Ohio should part District VII might able attend Weak Signals event next year Bert Kelly Frequency Coordinator eastern half district has moved warmer quarters profound thanks go Bert years service district Let indulge just moment lead picture number 3 son Christopher age 4 yours truly Chris Easy Fly 40 got fired going flying field some Christophers airplanes consisted 3 x 4 x 12 balsa block strip spruce wing pilot some kind engine glued front Chris never hesitant explain anyone well configuration would fly started building 40 Chris always participated gluing corrected failed use Z bend pliers called out instruction aileron hook up absolutely stitch see him proudly carry bird stage club meeting Youd have sworn going hit step chair bit hangar rash won prize evening Chris loves loops rolls working transmitter sitting between legs Number 2 son David after long hiatus back flying too Dave went flying trainer low wing sport Pattern plane week Thanks letting proud Papa Pictures will complete column Have great 1997 uary 1997 165 Flying Electrons jumpers arrive fly-in Pictured Ken Scarince Laurie Worth Tim Hamilton Steve Nellesen Greg Schultz Bill Sykes seated Minnesota State Fair 4-H Model Aviation Exhibit Ace Weeks Special bipe built Greg Schultz doesnt get better 4 year old Chris Hass Dad See text Pat Frederickson holding husband Lees G Shark prior starting 25th Anniversary Fly-In Kent Aero Modelers field western Ml La Crosse WI home new club Coulee Region Modelers Coulee old Indian word meaning hidden valley Part action Chesaning Area Modelers Chesaning Ml swap shop Benzie Area Rcers Thompsonville Ml hosted 43 aircraft fly-in Held conjunction balloon fest over 200 spectators saw Livingston County RC Club Howell Ml put four-hour show Larry McCartney presents raffle winner Tim Hewlett ready go airplane Part flight line Flying Electrons Menomonee Falls WI Charity Fly-In Don Finacane Arcadia WI sent pictures beautiful choppers 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 6th ring away Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126- SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 804 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John VeIls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2826 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234214 241-8492 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018817 467-9211 Louisiana must get rain week whole Central Texas area gets year went back New Orleans Ozone R/C Electric Fun-Fly past October did rain Something like 10 inches 24 hours intermittent showers throughout day Saturday yet least two models up worst am convinced Electric flying stay hear event drawing over 250 entries Keystone PA Electric Fly did 1996 its wake-up time everyone No longer should Electric event results go wanting individual heading folks have formed own SIG will surprised membership becomes largest entrants districts Bob Aberle partner Tom Hunt two young men gorgeous B-17 came New York Bonny Bill Jenkins Tennessee Exec VP Doug Holland came North Carolina mention few Having involved two-cycle engines life couldnt understand movement Electrics quite some time started hearing about lost flying sites due noise What really made wake up hearing areas noise-sensitive no allowed start engine country pretty large also becoming more congested Being able fly quietly infinitely better being able fly Think about new liability waiver Pylon Racing hammered out Contest Board Safety Committee NMPRA has brought letters phone calls ever before Since final form has voted yet 11/96 rumor has waiver will void regular AMA insurance What about agreeing sue participating sponsors event part Nothing else Regardless circumstances obeying AMA Safety Code etc etc waiver says will hold organizers sponsors contest directors AMA blameless Complaints about having wear safety gear just dont hold water speak have required other events years no ill effects extra eye shade needed protective headgear has expandable inner band will allow billed cap under high compliment due NMPRA safety committee its mature reasonable approach formulating sound solution problem threat its continued existence Tip Month base metal glow plugs platinum allergic aluminum much aluminum engines natural glow plug bombarded tiny particles aluminum running engine changes its setting no apparent reason could gradual erosion plugs element Try plug change before changing tricky needle settings 4166 Model Aviation 4Now full trim BB Webers fantastic B-29 requires 2 pilots trasnmitters perform functions drought broken wasnt kind big Bomber Field Fly-In last Sept Over 100 pilots brought 130 aircraft after 12 inches rain previous 4 days grounds wet spectators parked along both sides farm road mile either direction BB Weber appreciative such dedication admission free just some really BIG birds Russ Vice Pr PO Box Solen NO Days 701 445-,32 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax 701 445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Loren Moen 607 E Vera St Bottineau ND 58318 Don Moden 410 Hart St Saline KS 67401 Jim Rlcketta 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 571 03-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Nebraska Grand Island Nebraska HiElyers Model Airplane Club Old-Timer Fun-fly Twentyeight old-timers pilots Signed up second annual HiElyers Meet devoted vintage aircraft high-wing trainers Wind rain spoiled originally designated date moved Fun-fly next SundaySeptember 22 1996 excellent turnout despite rain date HiFlyers intent hold Fall Old-Timers Meet year devoted vintage RC-assist aircraft Free Flight era pre-1950 high-wing trainers include high-wing trainers incentive newer fliers area participate since trainers have similar flight characteristics Old-Timers Just last years meet surprisingly large variety older aircraft included following owners flying QuakersJohn Anderson Hank Coons Jeremy Encinger Dick Hansen Matt Purdy Frank Webber Miss America PietenpolTed Hansen 1940 New RulerLee Machmuller PowerhouseBob McClure 1913 Etrich TaubeEd Conroy Custom Cavalier 60 TaylorcraftMark Bergt WACO Stearman biplane Scott Zimmerman Pacific AceGary Sandstead CumulusDon Hansen Old ReliableDick Bebrens fleetsterVerlon Goosic John Anderson built flying Quakers meet took orders build two will make numbers 11 12 coming out shop Anyone Old-Timer aircraft high-wing trainer welconie Hiflyers 1997 Old-Timer Fun-Fly will September 7 1997 700-foot grass field located 1221 South Shady Bend Road Grand Island Nebraska Gary Sandstead Club Secretary Love-Air KC Club registered another maingear landing hosting third annual IMAA Big Bird Rally during third weekend August Sixty-eight pilots Wyoming Nebraska New Mexico Indiana Colorado 109 planes visited Love-Air RICs field over two-day event Big Bird staff pleased see good contingent Albuquerque New Mexico fliers Jim Taffy Maddox won Jack Quinn modified ready fly Sr Cadet sent note . thank opportumty participate event first such event several respects loved Jim adds Well back pilots spectators staff built up some big numbers various departments During 14 hours official LMAA flying 238 ffights logged way calculate 238 flights works out average 2 3 planes air times during 14 hours flight addition 200 hamburgers 100 hot dogs 12 dozen donuts eaten 450 sodas 40 gallons free ice water consumed Saturdays flying ended informal BBQ field year staff stationed Air Bosses two runway access points air bosses integrated outbound traffic landing approachesgiving landings priority over outbound planes Walking along ramp could find models sizes designs including twins Dick Baldwins 11-foot Bellanca Air Bus Dick Snyders 14-foot 2X Sr Cadet took honors largest planes Multiengine aircraft included Vince Evans Part-a-Nava Don Parsons de Havilland Hornet Don Bottrans Junk Yard Dog JYD trimotor Various sizes models Extra 300s found also models older aircraft enjoyed watching Don Parson go through twin startup procedure same proven procedure wrote about some Model Aviation RC Scale articles January 1990 approximate Don summarized rally top 10-15% IMAA events USA . enjoyed event . well presented Interested Love-Air Activities Big Bird notes Visit web site http\\wwwpawneenetcomllarc/ See next year Gene Burmeister Secretary 970 223-6542 E-Mail sxgr26a@prodigycom February 1997 167 Powerhouse owned Bob McClure along Big Bee owned Leonard Psota Old Reliable owned Dick Behrens Miss America Pietenpol owned Ted Hansen 1940 New Ruler owned Lee Machmuller News Colorado future RC flier plans improvements would make Dick Snyders 2X Senior Cadets cabin Andy Simmering Greeley CO pulls some flightilne duty Arizona California Hawaii / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom httpl/wwwama-1 OconVama Darwin Barrie Scottsdale Arizona 602 946-8955 Don Goeschl Lancaster California 805 940-6066 Darlene Frederick Santa Rosa California 707 525-8815 Marc Karpowich Logan Utah 801 752-3639 Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California 408 463-0907 Dave Pinluv Las Vegas Nevada 702 656-1772 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Eloy Marez Santa Ana California 714 540-4935 See ant moeffis column additional AVPa Coordinators Thank Brian previous three District X columns Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California south San Jose graciously served guest columnist shared us experiences Associate Vice President District X challenges faced developing maintaining flying sites South Bay area am also sure aware Brian nominated earlier year position ALMA Executive Vice President offered leadership national organization accepting nomination mnning years election EVP As write months colunm annual balloting period days closing however time published election results will final sincerely hope AMA member exercised his/her right participate organization taking part selecting leaders wish 1996 J Livotto California Invitational Free Flight contest Oct 5-6 Lost Hills California once again site two days great FAI FF competition years event also marked momentous occasion wedding District Xs top world class competitors Pierre Brun Van Nuys California Pictured Pierre bride Sylvia Strawn Brun exchange wedding vows presence friends fellow free flighters back dropped picture perfect Lost Hills sunset District X extends congratulations best wishes Pierre Sylvia May life together always Good Air thank Brian Nelson wiliingness come forward offer time expertise leadership behalf 25000 AMA members District X wish thank years candidates giving themselves participating selection process As approach new year work developing preparing 1997 AMA National Aeromodeling Exhibition intensifying San Jose California surrounding South Bay area has chosen site 97 AMA Expo dates have set nine-day period starting Labor Day weekend August 30 through Sunday September 7 Seven local flying sites two full scale airports have identified venues dozen events will culminate weekend September 6-7 giant RC Air Show industry showcase Planned events include RC aerobatics both IMAC pattern helicopter fun fly/competition soaring RC Scale electric Control line Giant Scale racing warbird pylon racing quarter scale fly-in SAM old timer events Jet Rally lots general flying youth activities fun events get-togethers Bar-B-Qs fun whole family will lots time visit fellow modelers share ideas experiences well opportunities visit sites activities City Bay Over next several months will conducting series Town Hall meetings throughout District provide additional information regarding Expo opportunity discuss current aeromodeling organizational issues Mailings will made AMA chartered clubs meeting dates times locations will posted District X Web Page well District X column Till next time. Keepem safe Keepem flyn Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents District X attends 1996 Tournament Champions Oct 24-27 hosted Mr William G Bennett Sahara Hotel Casino Steve Stricker Baltimore Maryland 1996 TOC top points winner World Champion top photo features Steves 437% Extra 300S using 3W-i 60 4C engine 30-12 prop Dick Skoglund Lancaster California seen Sig Kadet Senior/Mooney Canyon Crosswinds Scale Fun Fly Castaic California Oct 5 Bill Cunningham L Chouteau Oklahoma fifth-place winner years Tournament Champions pictured receiving Bill Cunningham Perpetual Trophy Giant Scale Air Racing Association President David Bridi having won Unlimited Gold Class race 1996 GSARA season Central Valley RC Soaring Clubs 23rd Annual Fall Soaring Festival Oct 5-6 Visalia California . another great success best thermal duration events world Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56ih Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowsione Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Gil Horatman 4109 S Driftwood Spokane WA 99206 Reeves Lippincoti 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ci LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E#14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Gary Harris sent photo Ken Burdick teaching Cristine Rein control line flying Harvey Field Snohomish WA Sept model 15 size diesel combat ship Congratulations Paul Walker Paul inducted Control Line Precision Aerobatics Hall Fame year 84 94 won Nationals Walker Cup seven times second twice third once including run five straight wins 90 94 92 First World US team swept FAI finals summer Paul took second World Champs point Paul arguably greatest stunt flyer history sport North West Soaring Society 20th annual NWSS Tournament sod farm near Tn-Cities Unfortunately wind blew 30 mph qualifying rounds Sat & again Sun morning picked up bit changed direction finals Some a/c carrying excess 2 lbs ballast effort penetrate Tom Culmsee CD has 17 20 years contest Tom excellent CD doing professional fair job great deal class showed rest country ran soaring 89 Nats Wendy Wagner Editor Hangar Talk Newsletter South Lane R/C Modelers sent pictures information about inaugural Fertile Turtle Fun Fly & Swap Meet Duane Elliott has 35mm camera carried PT-40 took picture fields layout David Dybevik captures festivities video pilots spectators watch South Lane club also booth Oregon Air Space Fair Eugene good event spite 1070 temperature Note special model display unit models displayed along side wing F-4 Phantom II club banner center left Pitts Silver Leader Club Plaque rests Pitts wing volunteer officers ongoing business district such officer Scale Contest Board member AVP Jerry Holcomb Soon new scale rules will proposed have interest scale modeling should read rules send comments Jerry arent aware scale work picture Jerry Supermarine Air Yacht scratch built own plans gem No hangar queen has flown several Pine Hollow contests Kathy Duncan intrepid photographer Salem R/C Pilots Assoc sent some pictures Silverton Fun Fly Chris Hendricks Goldberg Cub Chris 12 still learning flies well will probably top flier before too long Scott Marcum used Doc Mathews kitbash directions produce Ultimate Aced 4-120 HAPPY NEW YEAR !! uary 1997 169